HVDC Lead Engineer Plants

Hitachi, Ltd.; Ludvika kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible hours

Wellness allowance

Career opportunities

Onboarding mentor

Training programs

Diverse workplace

Parental leave compensation

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a Lead Engineer - Plants to drive technical leadership in HVDC tenders and projects. This role coordinates global teams across Plants and Civil engineering for onshore/offshore converter stations, interfaces, and customer interactions.

Based in Ludvika, you will influence design decisions and ensure delivery to high standards. The position emphasizes leadership, collaboration across geographies, and delivering advanced energy infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or related field.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience with leading technical teams.
• HVDC, transmission systems, substations or large energy infra experience valued.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Plants and Civil engineering teams and interfaces.
• Coordinate global design interfaces for onshore and offshore converter stations.
• Drive engineering activities in tenders and projects with technical leads and project managers.
• Manage technical risks and ensure quality, safety and engineering processes.
• Represent the Plants discipline in customer meetings and technical reviews.
• Support installation and commissioning with expert technical guidance.
• Lead development of new technical solutions aligned with customer needs.

Skills

Technical leadership

Engineering leadership

Strong communication

English fluency

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Location: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID: R0135333

Date Posted: 2026-07-27

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with colleagues representing more than 70 nationalities in Sweden.
• Supplementary compensation during parental leave.
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks.

Union representatives

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

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