Senior Principal Electrical Engineer at Sperton

Sweden, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, High-voltage substations, 400kV SvK substations, Project leadership, Technical design, Cost estimation, Project controls, Mentoring, Consulting, SSG-Entré certificate

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Level: 5 – Guru / Expert Location: Västerås, Sweden (minimum 3 days per week on-site + travel to sites; some remote within Sweden possible) Scope: Full Time (100%) Period: 2026-05-15 to 2026-11-14 (Extension possible) Language: Swedish and English (fluent in both spoken and written – mandatory) Apply Before: 2026-04-24 Role Overview We are looking for a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer for one of our clients in Västerås. In this guru-level role, you will independently lead complex electrical engineering tasks with national-level unique competence. You will plan, design, and coordinate major engineering activities for high-voltage substations, provide expert technical guidance, and act as a consultant to management and customers on advanced studies and problem resolution. What You’ll Do Lead complex electrical engineering projects and processes Prepare designs, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, and project controls Monitor progress, resolve operational issues, and minimize delays Coordinate major engineering tasks with substantial impact Provide technical guidance and coach junior professionals Work with 400kV SvK substations and related high-voltage systems Who You Are Must-Have Requirements Well-documented 10+ years of experience in relevant electrical engineering field (including leadership) Unique national-level competence relevant to the assignment Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field Previous experience working with 400kV SvK substations Fluent in spoken and written Swedish and English (mandatory) Valid SSG-Entré certificate Ability to work minimum 3 days per week on-site in Västerås + travel to sites Nice to Have Knowledge of hydrogen plant production (Vattenfall/Vattenkraft) Advanced academic qualifications (e.g., PhD in a relevant field) 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.

Responsibilities

Lead complex electrical engineering projects for high-voltage substations and provide expert technical guidance to management and customers. You will be responsible for designing, coordinating major engineering activities, and coaching junior professionals.