Electrical Lead - Buildings

COWI AB; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real leadership

Professional growth

Sustainable impact

Flexibility & work-life balance

Strong culture

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Sweden is seeking an experienced Electrical Lead to oversee electrical design in major building projects. You will manage the electrical discipline, ensuring high quality and sustainable outcomes while mentoring colleagues. Candidates should have significant experience in electrical design, strong leadership abilities, and fluency in Swedish and English. This position offers a dynamic work environment and encourages professional growth.

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.

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.

Skills

Electrical design

Leadership

Project management

Strong communication skills

Fluency in Swedish and English

Job description

Electrical Lead - Buildings

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.

Locations: Gothenburg, Stockholm, Malmö, Skövde, Karlstad

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

Benefits

• 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

Contact person: Markus Lindbeck, Act Head of Discipline – Electrical Engineering Buildings
email: [e-mail]