HVDC System Design Engineer for backbone

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement and occupational;

Pension and salary exchange options

Group life insurance

Hybrid work and home-office setup

Health care and wellness allowance

Health insurance incl. dental and eyew

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking HVDC System Design Engineers to take ownership of electrical design and functionality for HVDC converter stations, focusing on high-voltage systems and insulation coordination. You will support project execution by improving base design and workflows, based in Ludvika or Västerås, Sweden.

You will work on modular, robust design solutions, engage in problem solving at a higher level, and deliver clear technical reports describing your work, in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• University degree in Electrical Engineering
• Power Systems or Power Electronics focus
• Strong MATLAB and Python programming skills
• Experience with EMT tools like PSCAD
• Azure DevOps experience beneficial

Responsibilities

• Design and verify HVDC base design and main circuit concepts
• Improve base design and ways of working for projects
• Participate in internal transformation projects and initiatives
• Present work in problem-solving discussions and propose paths forward
• Write clear technical reports describing complex work
• Deliver activities with quality and on time

Skills

Team player

Communication

Report writing

Fluent English

Education

University degree in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems/Power Electronics focus

Tools

MATLAB

Python

PSCAD

Azure DevOps

Job description

The opportunity

Are you passionate about engineering and problem solving? Maybe you are – or want to become – an expert within HVDC? Then this opportunity is for you!

We are currently looking for HVDC System Design Engineers. In this role you are responsible for the electrical design and functionality of HVDC converter stations, focusing on the high-voltage system, including main circuit design, insulation coordination and harmonic design.

This advertisement is for the backbone office within HVDC System Design department, where your main task is to support the project execution offices by improving base design and ways of working.

This role is based in Ludvika or Västerås, Sweden.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Ensure the base design and engineering solutions used in the HVDC converter stations are modularized, robust, productified and useful for the current HVDC market.
• Ensure ways of working (study processes, base reports & models, design principles and design rules etc.) are up to date, simple to use, robust and useful for the project execution departments.
• Actively contribute in internal transformation projects and initiatives.
• Effectively participate in problem‑solving discussions where you can present your work, discuss challenges and propose a path forward on a higher level.
• Write clear technical reports describing your complex work in a professional manner.
• Take responsibility for your work activities, deliver with quality and on time.
• Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You hold a university degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with focus on Power Systems or Power Electronics.
• You have a general understanding of electrical power systems and its equipments.
• You encounter problems with a practical engineering mindset, understanding that models and calculations are estimations. But also, that input data could be arbitrary and that some requirements must be challenged and discussed to solve real problems.
• You are a team player with excellent communication and report writing skills.
• Fluent in English both written and verbal.
• Programming experience in MATLAB and Python, and experience of EMT tools like PSCAD is highly advantageous. Experience of working in Azure DevOps is also beneficial.
• Experience in high voltage system engineering, and especially within HVDC, is highly advantageous.
• Experience in process development and productification work is advantageous.

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. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Recruiting manager Casper Karlsson, [e-mail] will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Oliver Chicaiza, [e-mail].

Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone].

Publication date : 2026-09-04