Electrical Engineer

Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery. Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars.

Few industries offer as great an opportunity for career growth and personal development as the new European battery industry. In working for this joint venture, you'll not only develop skills that are highly sought after in the global automotive and industrial sector but you are also contributing to a climate-neutral way of life for future generations.

We are building a state-of-the-art Gigafactory that will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe and construction is set to begin in 2023. To make that happened we need the best to join the team early on! If you are experienced within Electrical Engineering in the Construction industry, this opportunity is for you.

We are looking for experienced Electrical Engineers to join our in-house construction design and engineering team. This position involves supporting the electrical design team in managing the detail design quality and deliverables in line with our master project schedule. In joining us you will play an important role in building some of the first large scale European battery factories and in the transition to a carbon-free society.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Support the Electrical Design Lead in the management of the Engineer of Record design deliverables from a quality of design, schedule milestones, and budget requirement perspective.
- Gather the electrical design requirements from the different disciplines.
- Ensure proper quality and design of equipment data sheets are produced in line with our internal procurement plan.
- Coordinating between electrical design and other discipline designs including the review and approval of associated electrical drawings.
- Attendance in inter-disciplinary BIM/Model reviews or 2D drawing reviews.
- Client representative at FATs for electrical equipment.
- Technical support to procurement and construction, including but not limited to submittal reviews and request for information responses.
- Technical support during the commissioning and transfer of care and custody towards the facility team.

We believe that you have:

- Bachelors or Master’s in Electrical engineering.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in electrical design/engineering for heavy industrial, manufacturing or process facilities such as pharmaceutical, data centers, oil & gas, automotive, food & beverage manufacturing, etc.
- Experience with design, installation and/or commissioning in the field of MV and/or HV network and associated control and protection system.
- Experience in managing design work from concept stage to issue for construction drawings.
- Fluency in English. Valuable (but not required) if fluency in other languages, including Swedish

Personal success factors:

- Great communication skills as have constant interaction with team members and external parties such as contractors, vendors, authorities and auditor.
- High work ethic, multi-tasker, strong analytical ability and attention to details, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Flexible, friendly, motivated to take on new challenges, has grit and a sense of humor.
- Passionate & purpose driven - we work for a more sustainable future.
- Highly organized and result driven.
- Has a can do-attitude and an entrepreneurial spirit.


Volvo Cars is one of the most well-known and respected car brands in the world. Northvolt is a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality battery cells and systems, dedicated to delivering the world’s greenest lithium-ion battery. Together, we have formed a joint venture, NOVO Energy, to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar cars.

Our Gigafactory in Gothenburg will be one of the largest cell production facilities in Europe, with a potential annual cell production capacity of up to 50 gigawatt hours (GWh) - thereby enabling a supply of batteries for approximately half a million Volvo and Polestar cars per year. Our state-of-the-art R&D facility will gather leading expertise from all over the world, to create the next generation battery cells.

You can read more about this joint venture in these press releases, here and here.