Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure

Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure

Arbetsbeskrivning

Electrical Engineer - Infrastructure

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 happen we need the best to join our in-house Engineering, Procurement & Construction Management (EPCM) team. We are now looking for Electrical Engineers to join our fantastic team – come be a part of an exciting journey together with us!

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 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.

Our mission is to build a “First in Class” gigafactory that transforms Volvo Cars into a full EV (Electric Vehicle) manufacturer - using the most sustainable and innovative methods in construction, whilst achieving the highest level of trust with all service providers to perform the safest, fastest, cost-effective and excellent quality of craftsmanship project in the industry.

About the role

In this position you will play key project-integrator role in our multidisciplinary Facility Engineering Organization in building the new Gigafactory. As Electrical Engineer you will pro-actively support and assist the Power System Engineering lead along the way and contribute to successful delivery of the assigned Infrastructure electrical design package.

The role will be within the Electrical Design – Infrastructure department, whose responsibility is to design the electrical system around the battery manufacturing facility, with the voltage level ranging from 145kV to 400V. It includes HV substation, the entire electrical distribution network (MV/LV), fire and security system for all auxiliary buildings, carparks, MV network of the whole site, potential renewable generation infrastructure and BESS system, etc . As Electrical Engineer you will closely support the discipline lead in all technical and project management activities. The role will be heavily involved in design phase and support in procurement, installation, commissioning, energization, operation, and service. There will be several openings for this position.

Key responsibilities:

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Participate in tender negotiation. Lead in technical discussion.

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Review and approve the design of electrical equipment such as HV transformer, MVS.

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Participate, review and approve the electrical system design.

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Liaise internally across disciplines (e.g., Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, Construction), externally with suppliers, contractors, consultants, and public authorities.

- Manage the design consultants, ensuring no gaps exist at the interface points, from a practicality and feasibility standpoint.
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Support in creating discipline process, defining scope of work for new contract.

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Promote a positive and constructive working relationship with the design consultants on behalf of NOVO.

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Become a binder of the EPCM team, supporting on developing the organization accordingly to Company mission and supporting hand in hand team members.


Your Background

To succeed in this role, you have broad knowledge and experience in Electrical Engineering, specifically in power distribution area, across HV, MV and LV. You are comfortable in making technical decision, reviewing technical reports and drawings, “gatekeeping” the integrity of the design. We believe that you are used to an environment with uncertainties and have been exposed to multi-national working environment.

- Experienced as Electrical Engineer, in MV/LV power distribution and/or HV power system area.
- Knowledgeable in electrical equipment, control and protection.
- Experience in fire system, Life Security System is a plus.
- Technical expertise is primarily required. Project management experience is a plus.
- Experienced in multi-disciplinary and multi-national environment.
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Experience in electrical installation is a plus.

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Working language is English. Swedish is a plus.

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Experience from Swedish construction sites is preferred.




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.

Sammanfattning

  • Arbetsplats: NOVO Energy
  • 5 platser
  • Tills vidare
  • Heltid
  • Fast månads- vecko- eller timlön
  • Publicerat: 28 augusti 2023
  • Ansök senast: 31 december 2023

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