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Principal Electrical Engineer – Control & Protection (SvK Substation)

Sperton Global AS


Job Location:

Stockholm - Sweden

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Level: 4 Expert
Location: Västerås Sweden (onsite preferred; some remote within Sweden possible)
Scope: Full Time (100%)
Period:to(Extension possible)
Application Deadline:
Language: English and Swedish (both mandatory)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Principal Electrical Engineer for one of our clients in Västerås. In this expert role you will independently lead and coordinate complex electrical engineering activities within control and protection engineering for SvK substation projects. You will draw cubicle and plant engineering schematics in ElMaster EPC and bring hands-on experience in retrofit projects or projects involving relay exchange.

What Youll Do
  • Lead plan and coordinate complex electrical engineering activities across one or more engineering disciplines

  • Develop control and protection concepts for SvK substation projects

  • Draw cubicle and plant engineering schematics in ElMaster EPC

  • Support retrofit projects and projects involving exchange of relays

  • Serve as technical consultant to management and customers on advanced engineering studies and complex problem resolution

  • Coordinate major engineering tasks of substantial impact

  • Proactively develop and implement measures to improve operations and customer satisfaction

  • Collaborate internally and with other groups to accomplish engineering objectives

Who You Are

Must-Have Requirements:

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical engineering including leadership/management responsibilities and a Bachelors or Masters degree or alternatively 15 years of relevant technical experience without a degree

  • Experience working with control and protection concepts for SvK substation projects

  • Experience drawing cubicle and plant engineering schematics in ElMaster EPC

  • Experience as electrical designer in retrofit projects or relay exchange projects

  • Fluent in spoken and written English and Swedish (both mandatory)

  • Valid SSG-Entré certificate

  • Ability to work primarily onsite in Västerås (some remote within Sweden possible)

About Sperton

This Position is Sponsored by Sperton Global a recruitment and consulting company with an international reach. We are committed to helping our clients achieve success in their hiring processes finding the right people for the right positions.