Electrical Engineer at Lyten

Skellefteå, Vasterbotten County, Sweden

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Energy, Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

BSc/MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or relevant university degree
Minimum of 5+ years working experience in Electrical Distribution Systems, with specialization in High Voltage or Power System Engineering
Good knowledge of EMC/EMI and how to design a distribution system to ensure good EMC performance
Understands the impact of system p (incomplete in description)

Responsibilities

Lead the conceptual and detailed design of HV distribution networks, including overhead lines, underground cable routes, and utility interconnections (e.g., up to 33 kV or 152 kV as required)
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all aspects of GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) substation design, specifying layouts, bay configurations, equipment ratings, and primary component integration
Conduct advanced analysis and design for insulation coordination, transient overvoltage protection, and comprehensive substation grounding grid systems (including step/touch potential calculations)
Perform rigorous power system studies using industry-standard software, focusing on dynamic stability, transient analysis, short-circuit contribution, and developing complex protection relay settings for HV infrastructure
Develop detailed technical specifications for major GIS, power transformers, circuit breakers, and protection relays; oversee and approve vendor documentation (Drawings, Type Test Reports, FAT/SAT procedures)
Ensure all HV designs adhere strictly to relevant international standards (IEC 62271, IEC 61936) and local regulatory requirements for safe operation, maintenance access, and construction (e.g., LOTO principles during maintenance phase)
Provide technical leadership during the Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) for all GIS and HV primary equipment, verifying performance before final energisation

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HV DistributionGas-Insulated SwitchgearSubstation DesignOverhead LinesUnderground CablesUtility InterconnectionsPower TransmissionElectrical EngineeringProject CommissioningHigh Voltage Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the employment type for this Electrical Engineer position?

This is a full-time position.

Is this Electrical Engineer role remote or onsite?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key skills required for the Electrical Engineer role?

Key skills include HV system design for distribution networks up to 33 kV or 152 kV, GIS substation design expertise, insulation coordination and grounding analysis, power system studies using industry-standard software, and procurement/vendor management for HV equipment.

What is the company culture like at Lyten?

Lyten emphasizes purpose-driven careers, collaboration, creativity, and making a real-world impact through innovative supermaterials, with an exciting growth phase involving scaling production and expanding the team of engineers, scientists, and innovators.

What makes a strong candidate for this Electrical Engineer position?

A strong candidate will have technical authority in HV distribution infrastructure and GIS substations, expertise in design, analysis, procurement, safety, and compliance, with the ability to lead projects minimizing risk and optimizing maintainability.

Lyten

Develops 3D graphene for clean energy

About Lyten

Lyten develops and applies three-dimensional graphene to support clean energy initiatives. This material is lighter, stronger, and cleaner, making it suitable for industries aiming for net-zero emissions. Lyten's main clients are large companies in high carbon-emission sectors looking for sustainable solutions. They create applications using their 3D graphene to help these sectors reduce their carbon footprint while maintaining profitability. A significant product is their Lithium-Sulfur battery, which could enhance the affordability and efficiency of electric vehicles. Lyten's goal is to drive innovation across various industries through their materials platform, contributing to the decarbonization movement. Their revenue comes from partnerships and product sales, and they have secured substantial investments from major corporations.

San Jose, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$357MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, EnergyIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Over-reliance on lithium-sulfur technology amidst advancing alternatives poses a risk.

Integration challenges from Cuberg acquisition may impact production timelines.

$1 billion Gigafactory investment could strain finances if demand falls short.

Differentiation

Lyten transforms methane into 3D Graphene, a tunable supermaterial for decarbonization.

Their lithium-sulfur batteries target automotive, aerospace, and defense sectors.

Lyten's polymer composite reduces plastic usage by up to 50% without losing integrity.

Upsides

Lyten's $1 billion Gigafactory investment scales lithium-sulfur battery production.

Partnership with Stellantis enhances market reach in the automotive sector.

$650 million support from US Ex-Im Bank boosts financial stability for expansion.

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