Senior Electrical Engineer

GemPool Recruitment; Horndal; On-site; SEK 1,026,000 - 1,392,000; Full time

Job summary

GemPool Recruitment is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design activities on a major project delivery team in Denmark. You will drive from design and technical review through construction, commissioning and handover, coordinating with PM, design, BIM, vendors and client representatives.

The role requires 7+ years in electrical project engineering, strong LV/MV experience, and a track record in data centre or mission critical environments, with a solid grasp of BS 7671/IEC

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and designs to identify gaps, discrepancies and technical risks.
• Coordinate with design teams, BIM, vendors and subcontractors to ensure designs are constructible and compliant.
• Prepare and manage technical submittals, RFIs and design clarifications.
• Monitor procurement and delivery of electrical equipment.
• Carry out electrical system walk-downs and ensure installations comply with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and specialist vendors.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Job description

Location: Horndal, Sweden

Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Electrical Engineer to join a major project delivery team in Denmark.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading electrical engineering activities from design and technical review through construction, commissioning and handover, working closely with the Project Manager, design team, BIM team, vendors, subcontractors and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering and design activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications and designs to identify gaps, discrepancies and technical risks.
• Review and validate cable sizing and electrical design solutions.
• Prepare and manage technical submittals, RFIs and design clarifications.
• Coordinate with design teams, BIM, vendors and subcontractors to ensure designs are constructible and compliant.
• Provide technical support to site teams and resolve engineering issues.
• Monitor procurement and delivery of electrical equipment.
• Carry out electrical system walk-downs and ensure installations comply with drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and specialist vendors.
• Compile and review test packs, FTOPs and O&M documentation.
• Support system handover and client training.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years' experience in electrical project engineering, ideally within construction.
• Strong experience with LV and MV electrical systems.
• Previous experience on Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Industrial or Commercial projects.
• Strong knowledge of relevant electrical regulations and standards, including BS 7671, ETCI, EN and IEC standards.
• Experience with electrical design reviews, technical submittals and system walk-downs.
• Experience working with clients, consultants, vendors and contractors.
• Strong understanding of electrical construction, commissioning and handover.
• Experience with Amtech, DIALux, AutoCAD 2D and MS Office.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead, influence and work independently.
• Strong focus on Health & Safety, Quality and project delivery.

This is a permanent position in Denmark offering the opportunity to work on major, technically complex projects with exposure to design management, construction, commissioning and client engagement.

Ideal background:

Senior Electrical Engineer / Electrical Project Engineer with strong LV/MV experience and a proven track record delivering electrical projects within Data Centre, Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Industrial or Commercial environments.