Senior Electrical Engineer – Design Lead

5 hours ago

Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden WeQuel Full time
Senior Electrical Engineer – Design Lead (Auxiliary Power Systems)

Location: Västerås or Ludvika, Sweden
Work model: Hybrid / flexible (on-site presence required when needed)

About the role

We are looking for a Senior / Principal Electrical Engineer to take on the role of Design Lead for Auxiliary Power Systems within large-scale industrial and energy projects.

The role covers the overall technical responsibility for auxiliary power systems in complex installations and includes leading engineering teams, coordinating interfaces, and ensuring high-quality, cost-efficient and timely deliveries. You will work in an international environment with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Scope of work

Electrical and electronic engineering activities including planning, design, development, testing and coordination of auxiliary power systems. The role includes both hands-on engineering and technical leadership, with responsibility for guiding other engineers and acting as a technical authority.

You will:

  • Lead, plan and coordinate complex electrical engineering activities

  • Take overall responsibility for auxiliary power systems deliveries in projects

  • Perform and review system design, selectivity studies and equipment specifications

  • Work with systems including:

    • Auxiliary transformers

    • Medium & low voltage switchgear

    • Diesel generator systems

    • Batteries and UPS systems

    • Power cables and cable transit systems

  • Coordinate engineering work with other departments and external suppliers

  • Act as technical advisor to management and customers

  • Support installation, commissioning and site supervision when required

  • Proactively contribute to improvements in engineering processes, quality and customer satisfaction

Role as Design Lead

As Design Lead, you will:

  • Lead a team of electrical designers within projects

  • Coordinate task distribution, priorities and technical decisions

  • Ensure deliveries meet requirements in terms of quality, cost and schedule

  • Manage interfaces with other engineering disciplines and project functions

  • Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing engineering environment

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering
    or

  • Another technical degree combined with 15+ years of relevant experience

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in electrical engineering roles, including leadership or coordination responsibilities

  • Strong experience in auxiliary power systems, selectivity studies and/or LV/MV electrical systems
    (or equivalent experience from installation and commissioning transitioning into design)

  • Experience leading or coordinating engineering work

  • Knowledge of CAD tools for electrical schematics and layouts is considered a merit

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining an overall technical perspective

  • Willingness to travel occasionally for customer, supplier and site activities

  • Fluent in spoken and written English

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