Electrical Lead Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Career development opportunities

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Electrical Lead Engineer to join our team in Västerås, Sweden. In this role, you will design control and relay systems and lead engineering projects to ensure quality and results. A university degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience are essential.

We offer flexible working hours, a supportive onboarding mentorship, and various training opportunities. Join a diverse workforce with employees from over 70 nationalities.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in similar roles within electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of calculation tools and relay configuration.
• Experience with FACTS, Substation, or infrastructure projects is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design control and relay protection systems.
• Lead engineering projects, ensuring quality and results.
• Convert technical requirements into validated designs.
• Work with base design solutions and processes.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electric Cad system

Zuken E3

Engineering Base

ETAP

Job description

We are looking for an Electrical Lead Engineer to join our team at Grids and Power Quality Solutions. GPQSS is working with FACTS applications in Västerås, Sweden. FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technology enables power system owners to increase capacity in the existing electric power system while improving electrical stability. As a result, more power reaches the customer with a minimal environmental impact and at lower investment costs compared to alternative solutions.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Design control and relay protection systems, electrical plant systems, auxiliary equipment, and integrate third party’s systems
• Create drawings and product configurations.
• Be the lead engineer in delivery projects, improvement projects, and tenders, ensuring quality and results.
• Lead and coordinate technical work in projects, constantly improving solutions and developing new ideas.
• Convert technical requirements into a validated design and ensure that customer requirements are fulfilled.
• Work with our base design solutions and processes.

Your background

• University degree in Electrical Engineering or similar work experience.
• At least 5 years experience from similar roles within electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of Electric Cad system, Zuken E3, Engineering Base and ETAP is considered an advantage.
• Knowledge of calculation tools and relay configuration.
• Experience from FACTS, Substation, or infrastructure project is considered a big advantage.
• Engaged and driven team player with a problem-solving oriented and structured mindset.
• Proactive, looking for opportunities and taking responsibility for projects and tasks.
• Fluency in English and Swedish is a must.
• Holding an EU passport is considered an advantage (due to travel requirements).

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 the 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