Design Engineer

Northvolt has an exciting job offer for a Project Electrical Design Engineer to join our stellar team in Skellefteå.
In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in building one of the first large scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society.
The Project Electrical Design Engineer will be responsible for preparing, reviewing or coordinating the electrical design for the different Northvolt factories. You will be a part of the Design organisation within the Construction team. You will report to the Design Manager - Electrical works.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Supporting the Electrical Discipline Lead and gathering the electrical design requirements from the different disciplines.
Preparation or reviewing of power system studies such as load flows, short circuit studies, arc flash and protection coordination studies and motor starting and harmonic studies.
Preparation or reviewing of electrical equipment load schedules, to size and design the electrical equipment.
Coordinating between electrical design and other discipline designs including the review and approval of associated electrical drawings.
Attendance in design meetings and inter-disciplinary BIM/model reviews or 2D drawing reviews.
Client representative at FATs for electrical equipment and during the SAT/commissioning of the electrical switchgear
Creation or reviewing of SLDs, schematics, electrical design procedures, electrical design specifications and associated typical drawings i.e. Northvolt factory blueprint electrical design.

The person we are looking for has great communication skills as have constant interaction with team members and external parties such as contractors, vendors, authorities and auditors. Has a high work ethic, multi-tasker, strong analytical ability and attention to details, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Is flexible, friendly, motivated to take on new challenges, has grit and a sense of humor. Furthermore is passionate and purpose driven - we work for a sustainable future.
Apply with CV and cover letter or your complete LinkedIn profile.
Full time employment, fixed salary.
Planned starting date is asap.
Skills & Requirements
We believe that you:
Have a Bachelors or Master’s in electrical engineering.
Are fluent in English
Have a good computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
Are a Graduate up to 5 years experience in Advanced Manufacturing, Oil and Gas or similar industry
Got experience with, and motivated to, setting up work methods and procedures from scratch, work with process evaluation and documentation, is an advantage.
Got a good theoretical basis for electrical calculations (sizing of cables, transformers, PFC, motor starting, load studies, load flows, short circuit calculations, harmonic studies and earth grid designs).

Bonus points for:
Having experience with LV, MV & HV network design, is an advantage.
Experience using power systems simulation software e.g. ETAP, SKM Powertools, Dlgsilent, ERACS, EDSA, Neplan etc, is an advantage.
Experience with 3D & 2D CAD and BIM softwares, such as Revit, AutoCAD, Smartplant 3D, Smartplant Electrical and Navisworks, is an advantage.
Fluency in other languages, including Swedish