Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution & Switchgear

Eaton Electric AB; Gävle kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Hyperscale data centres projects

Technical training

Job summary

Eaton Electric AB is expanding its Rapidly Growing Services Team in Northern Europe, focusing on data centre projects in the Gävle region. We are seeking an experienced Lead Electrical Engineer to lead installation, testing and commissioning of MV/HV switchgear and protection relays, while mentoring junior staff and ensuring safety and quality on site.

The ideal candidate has an electrical engineering background, hands-on commissioning experience, and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience commissioning, testing or maintaining power distribution systems.
• Knowledge of protection relays, electrical testing and fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, commissioning and testing activities on power distribution MV and HV switchgear systems.
• Perform protection relay testing, configuration and troubleshooting.
• Conduct fault finding and technical problem resolution during project execution.
• Lead and coordinate third-party contractors and commissioning teams on site.
• Act as Eaton's technical representative with customers and project stakeholders.
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely and to the highest quality standards.
• Support, mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and technical excellence across projects.

Skills

lead site activities

safety & quality

English fluency

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution & Switchgear

Eaton Electric AB

Join Eaton's Rapidly Growing Services Team

Eaton is powering some of the world's largest hyperscale data centres, and we're expanding rapidly across Northern Europe. As a result, we are hiring multiple experienced engineers to support major data centre projects in the Gävle and Sandviken region of Sweden.

This is an outstanding opportunity for experienced electrical engineers, commissioning engineers, and switchgear specialists to work on some of Europe's most advanced critical power infrastructure projects while building a long-term career with a global leader in power management.

With a strong pipeline of projects and significant business growth, Eaton offers clear progression opportunities into Site Manager, Project Manager, Technical Project Manager, and other leadership or technical specialist career paths.

What you’ll do:

• Lead installation, commissioning and testing activities on power distribution MV and HV switchgear systems
• Perform protection relay testing, configuration and troubleshooting
• Conduct fault finding and technical problem resolution during project execution
• Lead and coordinate third-party contractors and commissioning teams on site
• Act as Eaton's technical representative with customers and project stakeholders
• Ensure all activities are delivered safely and to the highest quality standards
• Support, mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians
• Contribute to continuous improvement and technical excellence across projects

Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• Significant experience commissioning, testing or maintaining power distribution systems, Hyperscale Datacentre experience would be a plus
• Strong background working with switchgear systems
• Experience commissioning large-scale electrical installations
• Knowledge of protection relays, electrical testing and fault diagnosis

Skills:

• Ability to lead site activities and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Strong commitment to safety and operational excellence
• Fluency in English

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and industry-leading benefits
• Long-term career progression into
• Work on high-profile hyperscale data centre projects
• Continuous technical training and professional development
• Exposure to cutting-edge medium and high voltage power distribution technologies

  We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

  About Us

  Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to protecting the environment and improving the quality of life for people everywhere. We make products for the data center, utility, industrial, commercial and institutional, machine building, residential, aerospace and mobility markets. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power ─ today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges and building a more sustainable society for people today and generations to come.

  Founded in 1911, Eaton has continuously evolved to meet the changing and expanding needs of our stakeholders. With revenues of $27.4 billion in 2025, the company serves customers in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com . Follow us on LinkedIn.

  Eaton Electric AB

  Eaton Electric AB