Project Civil Design Lead

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Opportunity

The HVDC – High Voltage Direct Current technology has been on the market for 60 years and is used, among other things, to transmit power over long distances and integrate renewables into the grid with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground, and submarine cable systems. Join Hitachi Energy as a Civil Design Lead and become a key player in our Global Projects team. In this role you’ll lead and coordinate civil design activities across international projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal standards. You’ll work with a diverse, global team—requiring strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote setting—and contribute to projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure. Travel will be part of your dynamic and impactful work environment.

This position is based in Milano (Italy), Ludvika (Sweden) or Västerås (Sweden).

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Coordinate and oversee all civil design aspects of assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with client technical specifications and Hitachi Energy standards.
• Manage the technical procurement process for external civil design services.
• Monitor and control civil design deliverables to meet budget, scope, and schedule.
• Review and validate civil design drawings and documentation.
• Share engineering best practices across projects and disciplines.
• Develop work plans and cost estimates, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Support contract managers in handling scope changes, claims, and risk assessments.
• Your leadership will directly influence the success of complex, large‑scale industrial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and innovation at every step.

Your background

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably on large industrial projects involving full building structures.
• Experience in both EPC and EPC project environments is a plus.
• Prior hands‑on experience as a Civil Designer is advantageous.
• Familiarity with procurement processes for civil design and construction.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines.
• A flexible, open‑minded approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Fluent in Italian and proficient in English.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement.
• Flexible working time.
• Health care and wellness allowance.
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally.
• Mentorship to support you throughout the onboarding phase.
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development.
• Diverse company with over 70 nationalities working in Sweden.
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave.
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting