Low-Voltage Electrical Design Engineer: Wiring & Compliance

ALTEN; Örebro kommun; On-site; SEK 520,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training budget for courses

Diverse industries exposure

Leadership coaching & support

Sustainable & LEED/BREEAM focus

Challenging projects & development

Job summary

ALTEN Sweden is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop low-voltage wiring diagrams, cable designs, and ensure compliance with international and Swedish standards. You’ll collaborate with installation teams and clients across industries including industrial automation and building electrical systems.

The role focuses on detailed design work, cable calculations using ETAP or DIgSILENT, and selecting cable types while pursuing sustainable design efforts such as LEED/BREEAM considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 2+ years in low-voltage wiring diagram creation and cable design (power, control, or communication cables).
• Swedish is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop detailed wiring diagrams for low-voltage systems (e.g., lighting, fire alarm, security, automation).
• Perform cable calculations (cross-sectional area, insulation type, derating factors) using tools like ETAP or DIgSILENT.
• Ensure all designs comply with IEC 60364, NEC (NFPA 70), SS 424, and ELSÄK-FS 2023:1 standards.
• Select appropriate cable types (e.g., NYY, JY(St)Y, Cat6) and design cable routing, shielding, and grounding.
• Collaborate with installation teams to verify diagram accuracy and cable suitability.
• Optimize designs for sustainability (LEED/BREEAM certification is a plus).

Skills

Low-voltage design

Cable design

Electrical testing & troubleshooting

Collaboration with installation teams

Sustainability considerations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

DIgSILENT

IEC 60364

NEC (NFPA 70)

Cable sizing calculations

Job description

ALTEN Sweden is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to develop low-voltage wiring diagrams, cable designs, and ensure compliance with international and Swedish standards. You’ll collaborate with installation teams and clients across industries including industrial automation and building electrical systems.

The role focuses on detailed design work, cable calculations using ETAP or DIgSILENT, and selecting cable types while pursuing sustainable design efforts such as LEED/BREEAM considerations.