Senior Principal Electrical Engineer

Location: Västerås, Sweden (primarily on-site; some remote possible – at least 3 days/week in office + travel to sites) Scope: Full Time (100%) Period: 2026-02-02 to 2026-08-31 (Extension possible) Language Requirements: (English mandatory; Swedish meritorious) Apply Before: 2026-03-26 Role Overview We are hiring a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer for one of our client in Västerås. In this senior role, you will lead electrical/electronic engineering activities, including planning, design, development, testing, installation, and coordination of electrical systems and automation. You will prepare designs, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and oversee project execution, resource allocation, and performance monitoring. The position involves managing complex engineering projects, working independently with limited supervision, coaching junior engineers, and ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards. This role requires nationally unique competence in electrical engineering, 10+ years of well-documented experience, and advanced knowledge typically gained through extensive work and education. What You’ll Do Plan, design, develop, test, install, and coordinate electrical/electronic systems and automation Prepare engineering designs, specifications, schedules, budgets, and resource plans Monitor project progress, identify risks, and resolve operational issues to minimize delays Manage resources, contractors, and stakeholders for successful project execution Apply advanced engineering principles and tools for reports, analyses, and solutions Coach and review work of junior engineers Ensure compliance with standards and project objectives Who You Are 10+ years of well-documented experience in relevant electrical engineering field Nationally unique competence or documented credentials in specialized area Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent), or a post-graduate degree (e.g., Doctorate) or equivalent credentials. Mandatory hands-on experience with 400kV SvK substations Knowledge of hydrogen plant production by Vattenfall/Vattenkraft would be very beneficial. Fluent in spoken and written English Strong written and verbal skills in Swedish (meritorious) Valid SSG-Entré certificate 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.