HVDC Control & Protection Software Engineer - System Supervision & Communication

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Career development

Health insurance

Pension plan

Wellness allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking several Software Engineers to join our global HVDC Control & Protection Software team. You will contribute to the full software lifecycle for MACH platform, enabling real-time and virtual environments across HVDC projects worldwide.

Ideal candidates have degrees in electrical or software engineering, strong programming skills, and experience with DevOps practices. Travel for commissioning and customer engagements may be required. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience with software development and programming, preferably in power/energy.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps.
• Experience working with customer requirements, design reviews, testing activities, and HVDC systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all project phases: design, development, integration, testing, verification, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain control and protection software for HVDC projects.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and support customer training.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and drive improvements.
• Take ownership of tasks, plan and organize work to deliver high-quality results.
• Contribute to safe and reliable operation of HVDC systems, including international travel for commissioning.

Skills

Software development

English proficiency

Collaborative working

DevOps practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for several Software Engineers to join our global HVDC Control & Protection Software team. As a Software Engineer at Hitachi Energy, you will join a global HVDC Control & Protection Software team responsible for System Supervision & Communication. The team collaborates closely with other Control & Protection domains, IT/OT, Hardware, and Operations to deliver reliable and innovative solutions for HVDC projects worldwide. You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, verification, and maintenance of system supervision, communication, and monitoring functionalities within the MACH™ (Modular Advanced Control System for HVDC & GPQSS) platform. Our work supports HVDC projects across the globe in both real-time and virtual environments.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Participate in all project phases, including software design, development, integration, testing, verification, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain control and protection software solutions for HVDC projects.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and support customer training activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks, effectively planning and organizing your work to deliver highquality results.
• Contribute to safe and reliable operation of HVDC systems, including opportunities for international travel for commissioning activities and customer engagements.
• Demonstrate Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity through responsible actions and teamwork.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with software development and programming, preferably within the power or energy industry.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps.
• Experience working with customer requirements, design reviews, testing activities, and HVDC systems.
• Knowledge of EtherCAT and other industrial communication protocols.
• Interest or experience in digital control systems, signal processing, and filtering techniques.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish or additional languages are considered an advantage.

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our Benefits Offering For Our Roles Generally Includes

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligi-bility is subject to local regulations.