Electrical System Expert

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Job Opportunity: Electrical System Expert – Electrical CoE Discipline

Location: Cyient Locations in Finland ( Vaasa or Pietarsaari )

About the Role: We are seeking a highly skilled Expert specializing in the Electrical Center of Excellence (CoE) discipline to join our Plant Engineering unit. This pivotal role involves overseeing technical project management and engineering activities within the Electrical discipline. Aa an Expert you will collaborate with colleagues and customers globally, contributing to exciting project deliveries across various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical system architecture & documentation: Develop single-line diagrams, protection philosophies, schematic drawings, cable routing plans, load lists, equipment datasheets, and BoMs.
• Power system studies: Perform load flow, short-circuit, voltage drop, motor starting and protection coordination/selectivity
• Equipment sizing Specify transformers (oil/dry), HV/MV/LV switchgear , bus ducts, MCCs, UPS, AVR/excitation systems, power distribution panels, control cabinets, cable systems )
• Hazardous area & safety compliance: Execute ATEX/IECEx classification and design (IEC 60079), ensure functional safety integration, and drive electrical safe work practices (e.g., EN 50110, NFPA 70E).
• Protection & control engineering: Define relay settings, logic, interlocking, and selectivity; prepare I/O lists; integrate with SCADA/DCS; support factory/site acceptance tests (FAT/SAT).
• Vendor & stakeholder management: Prepare specifications, perform technical bid evaluations, review vendor drawings, and coordinate with civil, mechanical, process, and automation disciplines.
• Quality & delivery ownership: Plan deliverables, track progress, ensure compliance with codes/standards, and support construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Design governance: Lead design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP participation, risk assessments, and lessons-learned capture; mentor junior engineers and enforce configuration control.
• Field support: Provide technical support during installation and as-built documentation.

Qualifications:

• M.Sc. or B.Sc. degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrical or control engineering.
• Self-driven and systematic working style with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with engineering tools in the Electrical discipline.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Finnish or Swedish.
• Knowledge of Medium Voltage Systems, Low Voltage Systems & Control Systems is seen as an advantage
• Negotiation skills
• Presentation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Knowledge of power generation and power grids is seen as an advantage
• Project Management skills is seen as an advantage
• Cost awareness and effectiveness is seen as an advantage
• What We Offer:
• Engaging and challenging work on both domestic and international projects.
• Opportunities for career development within a multicultural expert organization.
• A supportive and friendly work environment with flexible working conditions.
• Partial lunch support.
• Cultural, sports, and well-being benefits.
• Extended occupational health care.

Join Our Team:

Join a vibrant team where you can work autonomously while enjoying the support of exceptional colleagues. We are committed to excellence by continuously enhancing our skills and methodologies. The variety of tasks and projects provides opportunities to challenge yourself and engage with diverse teams.