Electrical Lead - Buildings

COWI; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth

Flexibility & work-life balance

Strong culture of collaboration

Job summary

COWI in Sweden is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead for innovative building projects. This role involves overseeing electrical design from initial concept to completion, ensuring quality and coordination with other disciplines. Candidates should have several years of experience in electrical design, knowledge of industry standards, and fluency in Swedish and English. Join COWI to make a significant impact on sustainable and future-proof buildings while fostering leadership and collaboration in a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience in electrical design within building projects.
• Solid knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Experience in leading projects or technical disciplines.
• Fluency in both Swedish and English.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating electrical design in building projects.
• Taking ownership of technical solutions, quality, and deliveries within the electrical discipline.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on all electrical-related matters.
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing colleagues within the team.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of standards and regulations

Job description

Are you ready to combine deep technical expertise in electrical engineering with a clear leadership role? At COWI, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop electrical design in some of Sweden’s most exciting and complex building projects.

We are currently looking for Electrical Lead within Buildings who wants to take on a key role in our projects and contribute to creating sustainable, intelligent, and future-proof buildings.

Your Role

As an Electrical Lead, you will have overall responsibility for the electrical discipline across projects – from early concept stages through to final delivery. You will set direction, create structure, and ensure high quality throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating electrical design in building projects
• Taking ownership of technical solutions, quality, and deliveries within the electrical discipline
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on all electrical-related matters
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing colleagues within the team
• Contributing to tenders, cost estimates, and strategic decisions
• Collaborating closely with other disciplines such as HVAC, structural engineering, and architecture

Who You Are

You are an experienced electrical or building services engineer who thrives in a leadership role and is motivated by driving structure, quality, and progress in projects.

• Several years of experience in electrical design within building projects
• Solid knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practices
• Experience in leading projects or technical disciplines
• Strong communication skills and a commercial mindset
• The ability to build trust – both internally and with clients
• Fluency in both Swedish and English

Why Join COWI

With us, you will step into a role where you can truly make an impact – on both projects and people.

• Real leadership – take ownership of the electrical discipline in major projects
• Professional growth – we invest in your development as a leader
• Sustainable impact – contribute to the buildings of the future
• Flexibility & work-life balance – because life is more than work
• Strong culture – collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation are at our core