Electrical Engineer

Lyten; Skellefteå kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team culture

Career growth opportunities

Cutting-edge innovation

Job summary

Lyten, located in Skellefteå, Sweden, is seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in High Voltage systems. You will lead the design of HV distribution networks and serve as the subject matter expert for GIS substation design. The ideal candidate holds a BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience. Join a mission-driven team committed to innovation in energy, materials, and manufacturing. Lyten offers career growth within a collaborative and culturally diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years working experience in Electrical Distribution Systems, specializing in High Voltage.
• Good knowledge of EMC/EMI for distribution systems.
• Proficient in creating and reading electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead HV System design including distribution networks and utility interconnections.
• Serve as SME for GIS substation design and layout configurations.
• Conduct analysis for insulation coordination and substation grounding systems.

Skills

English fluency

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E3 Zuken

NX CAD software

Job description

Lyten is leading an industrial revolution through Lyten 3D Graphene™, a breakthrough supermaterial unlocking a new generation of products — from lithium‑sulfur batteries and energy storage systems to concrete admixtures, lightweight composites, and next‑generation sensors that are revolutionizing industries. Together, these innovations are making a massive global improvement and driving real‑world impact across energy, mobility, construction, and defense.

Job Scope

High‑level purpose of the function.

Key Responsibilities

• HV System Design: Lead the conceptual and detailed design of HV distribution networks, including overhead lines, underground cable routes, and utility interconnections (e.g., up to 33 kV or 152 kV as required).
• Substation Expertise: Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) substation design, specifying layouts, bay configurations, equipment ratings, and primary component integration.
• Insulation & Grounding: Conduct advanced analysis and design for insulation coordination, transient overvoltage protection, and comprehensive substation grounding grid systems (including step/touch potential calculations).
• Analysis & Studies: Perform rigorous power system studies using industry-standard software, focusing on dynamic stability, transient analysis, short‑circuit contribution, and developing complex protection relay settings for HV infrastructure.
• Procurement and Vendor Management: Develop detailed technical specifications for major GIS, power transformers, circuit breakers, and protection relays. Oversee and approve vendor documentation (Drawings, Type Test Reports, FAT/SAT procedures).
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all HV designs adhere strictly to relevant international standards (IEC 62271, IEC 61936) and local regulatory requirements for safe operation, maintenance access, and construction (e.g., LOTO principles during maintenance phase).
• Commissioning Support: Provide technical leadership during the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all GIS and HV primary equipment, verifying performance before final energisation.

Accountability/Authorization

• Budget responsibility: No
• Direct reports: No
• Authorized to decide on investments according to role and policy.

Requirements

Educational background and previous experience required for the role.

Qualifications And Experience

• A Bsc/MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a Relevant University Degree.
• Minimum of 5+ years working experience in Electrical Distribution Systems, specialisation in High Voltage or Power System Engineering.
• Good knowledge of EMC/EMI and how to design a distribution system to ensure good EMC performance.
• Understands the impact of system performance of a wire harness or bus bar and knows how to optimise it.
• Preferred experience in E3 Zuken or NX, or other relevant CAD software.
• Proficient knowledge and experience in industry standards.
• Proficient knowledge in creating and reading electrical schematics.
• Relevant professional authorisation or certification (e.g., "Electrical Full Authorisation A" in Sweden or similar national competency certificate).

Specific Skills

• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Swedish is an advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with exceptional organisational and results‑oriented abilities.
• Genuine passion for emerging technologies and continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross‑functional teams as well as work independently.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, high‑profile, and fast‑paced environment.
• Personal Success Factors
• Demonstrates a strong safety mindset and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.
• Displays high integrity, critical thinking, and strong problem‑solving capabilities.
• Proactive, self‑driven, and entrepreneurial, with a positive “can‑do” attitude.
• Communicative, collaborative, and service‑minded, fostering a supportive team culture.
• Culturally aware and adaptable, thriving in international and diverse work settings.
• Resilient, motivated, and eager to learn and grow continuously.

Why Work at Lyten

At Lyten, you’ll be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in energy, materials, and manufacturing. We’re not just imagining the future — we’re building it today with breakthrough technologies that are changing how products are made and how industries innovate.

• Our people are the heart of that mission. From world‑class scientists and engineers to creative problem‑solvers in operations, manufacturing, and commercialization, every member of the Lyten team plays a role in turning bold ideas into real‑world impact.
• Collaboration, curiosity, and a shared sense of purpose drive everything we do.

What You’ll Find at Lyten

• A mission that matters: Contribute directly to solving complex challenges in energy, mobility, and materials innovation.
• Cutting‑edge innovation: Work on technologies at the intersection of materials science, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing that strengthen energy security and local supply chains.
• Extraordinary people: Join a team of talented, friendly, and down‑to‑earth innovators who support, challenge, and inspire one another every day.
• Teamwork and culture: Experience a workplace built on trust, respect, and shared success — where collaboration fuels breakthroughs and everyone’s ideas are heard.
• Global impact: Help scale new materials and energy solutions that reinforce industrial resilience across the U.S. and Europe.
• Career growth: Be part of a fast‑moving company entering a commercial growth phase, with opportunities to lead, learn, and make your mark.
• Purpose‑driven values: Thrive in an environment that celebrates ingenuity, optimism, and meaningful progress — together.

Lyten offers the opportunity to do the most important work of your career — helping build the technologies that will power the next century of innovation. Join us, and help transform industries, communities, and the planet with friends who share your drive to make a difference.