About this role
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: English and Swedish (fluent in both speaking and writing – mandatory)
Apply Before: 28/01/2026
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.
Fluent in English and Swedish (both spoken and written – mandatory)
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.
Other facts
About Sperton Global AS
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
Legal entity set-up, payroll services, HR administration, compliance, and insurance provision, cultural awareness training, and mobility support – everything needed to work compliantly with local legislation and regulations in different countries.
With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.
What you'll do
- The Senior Principal Electrical Engineer will lead electrical engineering activities, including planning, design, development, testing, and installation of electrical systems. The role involves managing complex projects, coaching junior engineers, and ensuring timely delivery within budget and quality standards.
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