HVDC Lead Engineer Plants

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB; Dalarnas län; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career opportunities within Hitachi En

Mentor program

Training and development programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB seeks a Lead Engineer - Plants to drive technical leadership across Plants and Civil engineering for onshore and offshore HVDC converter stations. You will coordinate global teams, manage interfaces, and ensure design solutions meet customer requirements, quality standards and project goals.

You will lead engineering activities in tenders and projects, guiding technical leads, project managers, and interface managers, while coordinating disciplines and representing the

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of engineering leadership or multidisciplinary experience.
• HVDC, transmission systems, substations, or large energy infra experience valued.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Provide strong technical leadership across Plants and Civil engineering teams and interfaces.
• Primary technical contact for customers, partners and internal stakeholders.
• Drive engineering activities in tenders and projects with technical leads and interface managers.
• Manage technical risks and ensure quality, safety and engineering processes.
• Support installation and commissioning with expert technical guidance.
• Lead development of new technical solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Define Plants and Civil solutions for onshore HVDC and offshore platforms.
• Coordinate activities across Electromechanical Design, Station APU, Civil Engineering, and Auxiliary Systems.
• Represent Plants in customer meetings, partner discussions and reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Lead Engineer - Plants who wants to take on a key role at HVDC in technical leadership in tenders and projects. You will have the responsibility to coordinate global teams with focus on Plants and Civil engineering design solutions and its interfaces for our onshore and offshore converter stations.

As a Lead Engineer - Plants, you will drive strategic technical decision making, ensure that our design solutions meet customer requirements, quality standards and project goals. You interact with other stakeholders such as customers, contractors, supply chain and site team, contributing to the successful delivery of some of the world's most advanced energy infrastructure projects. The role is offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition while working in a highly collaborative and international environment. We are looking for three Lead Engineers. This role is based in Ludvika, Sweden.

"Are you ready to become part of a group of technical leaders with a passion for supporting our engineering teams and driving them forward? We work closely with many different functions and as a Lead Engineer - Plants, you will play a key role in driving transparency around technical solutions and their impact on projects that contribute to a greener future."

– Kamilla Sommarsjö, Global Head HVDC Lead Engineers - Plants

How You'll Make an Impact

• Provide strong technical leadership across Plants and Civil engineering teams and their interfaces.
• Primary contact for technical communication with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive completion of engineering activities in tenders and projects, working closely with technical leads, project managers, and interface managers.
• Manage technical risks and ensure compliance with quality, safety and engineering processes.
• Support installation and commissioning activities by providing expert technical guidance.
• Lead development of new technical solutions while interpreting customer’s needs and expectations.
• Take a strategic role in defining Plants and Civil solutions for onshore HVDC converter stations and offshore platforms.
• Coordinate engineering activities across key disciplines, including:
• Electromechanical Design
• Station Auxiliary Power Systems
• Civil Engineering
• Auxiliary Systems (eg Fire Protection, HVAC, Security Systems)
• Ensure effective coordination and management of interfaces between engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent the Plants discipline in customer meetings, partner discussions, and technical reviews.

Your Background

• Academic degree in Engineering (for example within Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related area)
• At least 5 years of engineering experience, including experience of leading technical teams, multidisciplinary engineering activities or complex projects is required.
• Experience within HVDC, transmission systems, substations, electrical power systems, offshore wind, or other large-scale energy infrastructure projects is highly valued.
• Strong technical understanding with the ability to quickly develop expertise in HVDC technology and systems.
• A collaborative and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across functions and geographic locations.
• Strong leadership skills and the confidence to make technical decisions when required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical solutions in a clear and structured manner.
• Fluency in English, both verbally and written, is required. Other languages are an advantage.

As a person, you are passionate about both people and technology. You thrive in a dynamic environment, take ownership of your responsibilities, and are motivated by solving complex technical challenges together with others.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement.
• Flexible working hours.
• Health care and wellness allowance.
• Fantastic career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally.
• A mentor to support you throughout your onboarding journey.
• Various training and development programs supporting continuous learning and career growth.

Union representatives:

• Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, [phone]
• Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]
• Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone]

Due to summer vacations, the screening and selection process will begin in mid-August. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this period.