Lead Engineer - HVDC

Description:

The Opportunity Do you have deep experience in HVDC and want to take technical responsibility in upgrade projects? Energy is the foundation of a functioning society. Hitachi Energy delivers power grid technology that powers more than three billion people worldwide. We are now looking for a Lead Engineer for our HVDC team in Ludvika. Make a Difference with Us In this role, you will take technical leadership responsibility in upgrade projects for HVDC facilities. You will work at the system level with control and protection systems and serve as a technical reference in our most complex deliveries. This is a role for someone who understands HVDC deeply and wants to use your experience to develop and drive solutions, support projects, and guide others. The role has a clear technical focus, with no people management responsibilities. How You Will Make a Difference Technical responsibility for system solutions in HVDC upgrade projects Lead and review design of control and protection systems Support both projects and site with complex technical questions Participate in system testing and Factory System Tests (FST) Work with changes, lifecycle management, and modernization Provide technical guidance and mentoring within the team Participate in customer meetings, technical negotiations, and supplier meetings Coordinate interfaces internally and externally Your Background Extensive and deep experience with HVDC facilities in projects and on-site Deep knowledge of control and protection systems or system integration Experience in design, verification, and commissioning Both the ability and willingness to take technical responsibility for complex deliveries Comfortable in technical dialogue in both Swedish and English Education in electrical engineering Meritorious Several years of experience as a Lead Engineer within HVDC facilities Experience with Hitachi/ABB control and protection systems Experience from service and upgrade projects within HVDC Experience with graphical programming environments (e.g., HiDraw) Experience in technical leadership roles in delivery projects We Offer A key role in the upgrade of HVDC facilities globally Opportunity to work with mission-critical systems An international network of HVDC specialists Opportunity to influence technical solutions and future platforms Secure conditions with collective agreement and flexible working hours Want to Know More? Do you want to work close to the technology and contribute to developing and ensuring long-term function in advanced power systems? Welcome to apply – selection is ongoing. Union Representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Eva Schölin, [email protected] About Us Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Overview

Type

job

Status

active

Visibility

public

City

Ludvika

GPS

60.2, 14.833333copyopen in

Email

[email protected]

Phone

+46 107-38 29 86

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8

Published

10. 6. 2026

Edited

22. 6. 2026

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