Global HVDC Protection Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group life insurance

Flex-time

Home office allowance

Health care

Wellness program

Parental leave pay

Training & education

Career development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika seeks HVDC Protection Project Engineers to design, implement, and test advanced protection systems for reliable transmission of electricity globally. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver innovative HVDC solutions that enhance grid stability and energy transition.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems, 1+ years in protection engineering (HVDC/Facts/power transmission preferred), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to the specification, design, and engineering of HVDC protection systems for global projects.
• Perform protection studies including fault calculations, relay coordination, and stability analyses for HVDC converter stations and transmission systems.
• Develop and review protection philosophies, functional design specifications, logic diagrams, and test procedures.
• Configure, verify, and validate protection schemes to ensure reliable system performance and compliance with project requirements.
• Execute and support FAT and SAT for protection equipment and systems.
• Provide technical expertise during commissioning and post-commissioning phases, supporting successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with project teams, customers, suppliers, and engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges and optimize solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced engineers.

Skills

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

IEC 61850

IEC 60255

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika seeks HVDC Protection Project Engineers to design, implement, and test advanced protection systems for reliable transmission of electricity globally. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver innovative HVDC solutions that enhance grid stability and energy transition.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems, 1+ years in protection engineering (HVDC/Facts/power transmission preferred), and