Electrical Lead - Buildings

Electrical Lead – Buildings

Are you ready to combine deep technical expertise in electrical engineering with a clear leadership role? At COWI, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop electrical design in some of Sweden’s most exciting and complex building projects.

We are currently looking for Electrical Lead within Buildings who wants to take on a key role in our projects and contribute to creating sustainable, intelligent, and future-proof buildings.

Locations: Gothenburg, Stockholm, Malmö, Skövde, Karlstad

Your Role

As an Electrical Lead, you will have overall responsibility for the electrical discipline across projects – from early concept stages through to final delivery. You will set direction, create structure, and ensure high quality throughout the entire project lifecycle.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and coordinating electrical design in building projects
• Taking ownership of technical solutions, quality, and deliveries within the electrical discipline
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients on all electrical-related matters
• Supporting, mentoring, and developing colleagues within the team
• Contributing to tenders, cost estimates, and strategic decisions
• Collaborating closely with other disciplines such as HVAC, structural engineering, and architecture

Who You Are

You are an experienced electrical or building services engineer who thrives in a leadership role and is motivated by driving structure, quality, and progress in projects.

• Several years of experience in electrical design within building projects
• Solid knowledge of relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practices
• Experience in leading projects or technical disciplines
• Strong communication skills and a commercial mindset
• The ability to build trust – both internally and with clients
• Fluency in both Swedish and English

Why Join COWI?

With us, you will step into a role where you can truly make an impact – on both projects and people.

• Real leadership – take ownership of the electrical discipline in major projects
• Professional growth – we invest in your development as a leader
• Sustainable impact – contribute to the buildings of the future
• Flexibility & work-life balance – because life is more than work
• Strong culture – collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation are at our core

More than a workplace

At COWI, we partner with our clients to shape a sustainable and liveable world. By combining expertise, curiosity, and the courage to challenge the status quo, we create the solutions needed today for a better tomorrow.

We support our clients in accelerating their sustainability journey—while leading by example. Sustainability, social responsibility, and strong governance are embedded in how we work and what we deliver.

We believe in the power of diversity and create an inclusive environment where people feel they belong and can thrive. Because when you enjoy what you do, you perform at your best—at work and beyond.

With 7,500+ colleagues across the Nordics, the UK, North America, and India, we bring together expertise in engineering, architecture, energy, and environment to make a real impact.

Contact person: Markus Lindbeck, Act Head of Discipline - Electrical Engineering Buildings
email: malk@cowi.com

We look forward to receiving your application. Selection is ongoing, so don’t wait to apply.