Acoustic Engineer

Hitachi; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working time

Health care allowance

Career possibilities

Mentor support

Employee trainings

Diversity in Sweden

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking an acoustics-focused engineer to join the HVDC unit in Sweden. You will analyse noise propagation for high voltage and high power systems, perform measurements, and contribute to design improvements in a global, multicultural environment.

The position offers growth within Hitachi Energy and collaboration across international teams. Ideal candidates hold a doctoral or master's degree in acoustics and can work with or without extensive industry experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral or Master level education in acoustics or related field.
• Experience with acoustic modelling software is a merit.
• Interest in mechanics, climate and electrical aspects to integrate acoustics with delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate acoustics through calculations, modelling and 3D simulations of noise propagation.
• Perform on site measurements to verify calculations and requirements.
• Work in a multidisciplinary team with mechanical, climate and electrical considerations.
• Translate theoretical results into design suggestions with equipment and civil construction teams.
• Participate in ongoing improvements to stay competitive for the future.
• Interpret requirements and data to assess the best financial and technical path forward.
• Support the business units in the acoustic area.

Skills

Acoustics

Noise modelling

English communication

Education

Doctor or Master of Science in acoustics

Tools

soundPLAN

Job description

Location: Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID: R0109657

Date Posted: 2026-02-18

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity

Do you want to enable the green energy transition, and together with colleagues meet the world’s needs for sustainable, flexible and insecure energy?

In your work you will be part of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) business unit that is a part of Hitachi Energy’s division. The main HVDC office is in Ludvika, but for the right candidate the Västerås office may be an option. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. Hitachi Energy’s developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables, thus enabling stability cooperation between grids, sea-based wind power and more.

Are you interested in combining acoustic analysis with high voltage (hundreds of kV) and high power (GW) topics together with common sense? You will be analysing noise propagation, suggesting and specifying mitigations on equipment and plant level and supporting the organization in the acoustic area as well as maintaining an overall plant perspective in large scale projects, all in a highly international environment. Then maybe you should consider becoming part of our team at HVDC!

How you’ll make an impact

• Evaluating acoustics through calculations, modelling and 3D simulations of noise propagation.
• Perform on site measurements to verify calculations and fulfillment of requirements.
• You will be working in a multidisciplinary technical environment where mechanical, climate and electrical considerations are necessary as well as cost and quality.
• Convert theoretical results into reality in actual design suggestions in cooperation with equipment and civil construction responsible.
• Be part of constant improvement activities to make sure we stay competitive also for the future.
• Interpret requirements and available data to evaluate best way forward from financial and technical point of view.
• Support our business units in the acoustic area.

Your background

• We are looking for Doctor or Master of Science in acoustics or similar experience.
• Experience from soundPLAN or similar acoustic modelling software is a merit.
• You can be fresh out of university or have long experience - we are interested in all kinds of people.
• Even though you have a degree in acoustics you also have a keen interest in, or understanding of, other areas like mechanics, climate, and electrical aspects in order to combine acoustic knowledge with the requirements on our delivery.
• Prior experience in any of the technical areas is beneficial but not a demand, your personality and interest are of high importance.
• As a person you are a positive, problem-solving individual with the attitude that everything is possible to do in a team. You will work in a team where being able to take responsibility and willingness to learn are key features.
• A general interest in technology is needed to be a good fit in this position. The goal is to have cost-effective solutions while fulfilling all requirements. Common sense and understanding of practical aspects is beneficial.
• You should ideally like working in a multicultural environment and be able to express yourself written and spoken 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
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply now! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! This position is based in Ludvika or Västerås