Lead Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution & Switchgear
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Job description
Eaton Electrical is hiring a Lead Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution & Switchgear — a full-time, based in Gävle, SWE role. Apply directly on Eaton Electrical's careers page below.
Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Distribution & Switchgear (Hyperscale Data Centers)
Location: Gavle, SWE, 80293
Department: Sales
Work Location: onsite
Hyperscale Data Centres | Gävle & Sandviken, Sweden
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
- Multiple vacancies available due to rapid business growth
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Lead Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution & Switchgear at Eaton Electrical?
The required skills for Lead Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution & Switchgear at Eaton Electrical include: Electrical Engineering.
What is the seniority level for Lead Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution & Switchgear at Eaton Electrical?
Lead Electrical Engineer, Power Distribution & Switchgear at Eaton Electrical is a Senior / Manager level position.
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