Project Lead Engineer

Sperton Global AS; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Sperton Global AS is seeking a Project Lead Engineer to drive technical initiatives in the renewable energy sector. This role involves leading engineering teams and ensuring the success of projects while fostering strong customer relationships. You will contribute to innovative energy solutions and enjoy flexible working conditions within a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Technical and personal development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Supportive work environment

Engaging social activities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Project Lead Engineer or Project Engineering Manager.
• Experience with HV-devices and power distribution.
• Fluent in at least one Scandinavian language plus English.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical work ensuring quality, timelines, and financial targets.
• Coordinate diverse engineering teams.
• Engage with high-voltage installations and control systems.

Skills

Collaboration

Technical leadership

Initiative

Communication

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Job description

Why This Role?

Sperton is proud to partner with a global market leader in the renewable energy industry to find a talented Project Lead Engineer.

This is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to be part of a pioneering company whose cutting-edge engineering, systems, and service solutions drive customer success worldwide. You’ll work at the forefront of clean energy innovation, contributing to the development of integrated, multifunctional, and producible energy solutions (IMP).

As a key member of the team, you’ll tackle exciting engineering challenges, develop future-proof solutions, and grow both professionally and personally in a highly collaborative, forward-thinking environment……

Background of the role:

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Lead Engineer. You will play an important role and lead the technical work towards several of our customers in Norway.

Are you driven by leading technical cooperation, having great responsibility, enjoy building sustainable relationships with the customer, and are passionate about implementing successful projects? Then we hope to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

• You will lead technical work to ensure adherence to quality, timelines, and financial targets per contract specifications and safety requirements.
• You will focus on power and control system deliveries to customers in Norway, including grid companies, industries, and the transport sector.
• Lead and coordinate a diverse team spanning various engineering disciplines internally and externally.
• Operate at the intersection of sales and project execution, maintaining extensive customer contact in both areas.
• You will collaborate closely with the project manager to align on objectives and deliverables.
• Engage with high-voltage installations (>36kV), transformers, reactors, protection & control systems, auxiliary power supplies.
• Develop ideas and work continuously with improvements to our technical solutions.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as Project Lead Engineer / Project Engineering Manager
• Relevant engineering competences within the electrical field, or power distribution.
• Good understanding of interfaces between different HV-devices, protection and control systems, as well as different professional disciplines (as electromechanical engineers, electrical engineers, system engineers and commissioning).
• Understand how to achieve success aligned with the company’s values, quality focus, HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) initiatives, and financial goals.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills with colleagues, customers, and partners.
• Show initiative and maintain a high degree of independence in your work.
• Fluent communication skills, both oral and written, in at least one of the Scandinavian languages in addition to English is desirable.

What We Offer:

• Technical and personal development in a positive, innovative and interdisciplinary environment, with opportunities for good career paths in a global company.
• Various and highly interesting tasks that will enhance your professional growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Engaging social activities.
• Flexible working hours and some remote work options.
Your workplace will be in our new premises at Helsfyr in Oslo, Flesland in Bergen, Porsgrunn and/or Harstad. Please note that the position may involve occasional travel.

Application Process:

I look forward to receiving your application! Once submitted, we will review it and consider your fit against other candidates in the process. We strive to ensure an efficient process, though there may occasionally be delays.

About Sperton:

Sperton _____ is part of 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.