Electrical Engineer

V7 Recruitment Ltd; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights and accommodation

Job summary

V7 Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a site-based role in Sweden, within a major data centre and mission-critical construction programme. You will join one of Europe’s fastest-growing sectors, supporting the technical delivery of electrical systems across the construction lifecycle.

Ideal candidates hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and have 1–3 years' experience in electrical construction or similar environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in electrical construction or a comparable project environment.
• Experience with substations, power distribution, or related sectors is advantageous.
• Good understanding of electrical installation practices and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical delivery of electrical works from installation through commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate day-to-day electrical activities with subcontractors, supervisors, and the project team.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, technical submittals and installation details.
• Assist with the management of RFIs, technical queries and design coordination.
• Support QA/QC processes through inspections and documentation.
• Monitor site progress and provide programme updates to senior engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Electrical Engineer

Location: Sweden

Sector: Data Centres | Mission Critical Construction

Employment Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

An established Tier 1 contractor is continuing the expansion of its long-term data centre programme, with multiple live developments across Sweden and a substantial pipeline of future phases already secured. They are now seeking an Electrical Engineer to join one of these major projects.

This is a site-based engineering position operating on a rotational working model, offering an excellent opportunity for an ambitious engineer to develop their career within one of Europe's fastest-growing construction sectors. Working alongside experienced engineering and project delivery teams, you will support the technical delivery of electrical systems throughout the construction lifecycle while gaining exposure to large-scale mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the technical delivery of electrical works from installation through to commissioning and project handover.
• Coordinate day-to-day electrical activities alongside subcontractors, supervisors and the wider project team.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, technical submittals and installation details.
• Assist with the management of RFIs, technical queries and design coordination.
• Support QA/QC processes through inspections, installation verification and quality documentation.
• Monitor site progress and provide programme updates to senior engineers and project management.
• Coordinate interfaces between electrical works and other construction disciplines.
• Support testing, energisation and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, inspection records and technical reports.
• Assist in identifying and resolving technical, design and coordination issues throughout project delivery.

About You

You will be an Electrical Engineer looking to continue developing your career within large-scale construction and mission-critical infrastructure. Working alongside experienced project teams, you'll support the technical delivery of electrical systems while building your knowledge across the full construction lifecycle.

Ideally, you will possess:

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Approximately 1–3 years' experience within electrical construction, industrial engineering or a comparable project environment.
• Experience gained within substations, power distribution, battery manufacturing, industrial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, energy, utilities or other complex engineering sectors would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of electrical installation practices, construction drawings and engineering documentation.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to develop a long-term career within data centre and mission-critical construction.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a major long-term data centre programme with multiple live developments across Sweden.
• Long-term pipeline of secured projects and genuine career progression.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Site-based rotational working model with flights and accommodation provided.
• Collaborative, high-performing project environment.
• Work alongside experienced engineering and project delivery teams on technically complex mission-critical infrastructure projects.

V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.