Low-Voltage Electrical Engineer

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

We are looking for an Electrical Design Engineer with expertise in low-voltage systems design, testing, and troubleshooting to join ALTEN Sweden. In this role, you will focus on creating wiring diagrams, cable designs, and ensuring compliance with international and Swedish electrical standards. You will work closely with installation teams and clients in industries such as industrial automation, building electrical systems, and sustainable infrastructure.

WHAT DO WE OFFER

As a consultant at ALTEN, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging and exciting projects with some of our key clients, with:

• Technical challenges and development opportunities.
• An inspiring community and the chance to contribute to a sustainable future.
• Supportive and coaching leadership.
• The possibility to work across various industries where our clients operate.
• A personal training budget for internal or external courses.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• 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).

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

ABOUT ALTEN

ALTEN is one of Europe’s largest technology and IT consulting companies, with over 57,000 employees across approximately 30 countries. Our engineers carry out complex and highly technical projects throughout the entire product development chain for leading companies in several industries including Automotive, Defense & Security, Energy, Industrial Equipment, Public Sector, and Life Sciences.

In Sweden, we are approximately 1,300 dedicated employees spread across 9 offices in cities ranging from Lund in the south to Skellefteå in the north.

For the fifth year in a row, ALTEN has been named one of Sweden’s most attractive employers by Karriärföretagen for five consecutive years — an award for companies offering unique career and development opportunities.

Welcome to read more about us at alten.se