IEC61850 Engineer- MACH control system Server

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Flexible working hours

Health care and wellness allowance

Career development and training

Discounts and perks portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Sweden seeks a software engineer to advance IEC61850 data modeling for STATCOM control applications. You will work on data collection, SCADA communication, and protocol integration across IEC61850, OPC UA, and API data streams.

The role requires C++ proficiency, experience with conformance testing, and collaboration with the MACH team on IEC61850 profiles. Join a global energy technology leader with strong career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• PHD Or master’s in software engineering or related fields.
• Experience of Industrial Protocols IEC61850, OPC UA, and API data communication.
• Knowledge of functional programming; Hidraw is Merrit.
• Experience in C++ and software structure.
• Knowledge of conformance testing and certification processes.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with various teams.
• Knowledge of software development and automate testing.
• Good documentation and structured approach.
• Analytical skills for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage backlogs and handle bugs/CRs effectively.
• Adaptability to new standards and evolving project requirements.
• Willingness to continuously learn and improve technical and soft skills.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the Control application for STATCOM for data collection Communication to SCADA.
• Work With Industrial Protocols IEC61850, OPC UA, and API data communication.
• Configure and update Control application for test setups and hardware diagram.
• Provide Data model according to Standards for STATCOM Functions.
• Ensure all ISSUES are addressed as per IEC61850 standard.
• Collaborate with the MACH team for IEC61850 profile development.
• Identify gaps in the tool chains and report to the respective owner.
• Manage the MACH backlog related to IEC61850 server functionality.
• Perform regular internal conformance testing to ensure existing certifications are valid.
• Maintain and update certification documentation for additional FACTS-specific implementations in MACH.
• Coordinate with DNV-GL for pre-conformance and conformance testing.
• Being part of the IEC61850 WG10 TK57 committees representing Hitachi Energy.
• Develop and implement IEC61850 data modeling as per IEC61850-90-14 standard.
• Maintain the FLIB of MACH control systems and ensure correct version handling in alignment with application team releases.
• Maintain the description and required documentation of IEC61850 implementations in Hidraw component descriptions.
• Handle bugs/CRs related to MACH IEC61850 server from application teams.

Education

Master’s or PhD in software engineering

Tools

Hidraw

IEC61850

OPC UA

API data communication

C++

Software architecture

Job description

• Focus on the Control application for STATCOM for data collection Communication to SCADA.
• Work With Industrial Protocols IEC61850, OPC UA, and API data communication.
• Configure and update Control application for test setups and hardware diagram.
• Provide Data model according to Standards for STATCOM Functions.
• Ensure all ISSUES are addressed as per IEC61850 standard.
• Collaborate with the MACH team for IEC61850 profile development.
• Identify gaps in the tool chains and report to the respective owner.
• Manage the MACH backlog related to IEC61850 server functionality.
• Perform regular internal conformance testing to ensure existing certifications are valid.
• Maintain and update certification documentation for additional FACTS-specific implementations in MACH.
• Coordinate with DNV-GL for pre-conformance and conformance testing.
• Being part of the IEC61850 WG10 TK57 committees representing Hitachi Energy.
• Develop and implement IEC61850 data modeling as per IEC61850-90-14 standard.
• Maintain the FLIB of MACH control systems and ensure correct version handling in alignment with application team releases.
• Maintain the description and required documentation of IEC61850 implementations in Hidraw component descriptions.
• Handle bugs/CRs related to MACH IEC61850 server from application teams.

The opportunity

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Focus on the Control application for STATCOM for data collection Communication to SCADA.
• Work With Industrial Protocols IEC61850, OPC UA, and API data communication.
• Configure and update Control application for test setups and hardware diagram.
• Provide Data model according to Standards for STATCOM Functions.
• Ensure all ISSUES are addressed as per IEC61850 standard.
• Collaborate with the MACH team for IEC61850 profile development.
• Identify gaps in the tool chains and report to the respective owner.
• Manage the MACH backlog related to IEC61850 server functionality.
• Perform regular internal conformance testing to ensure existing certifications are valid.
• Maintain and update certification documentation for additional FACTS-specific implementations in MACH.
• Coordinate with DNV-GL for pre-conformance and conformance testing.
• Being part of the IEC61850 WG10 TK57 committees representing Hitachi Energy.
• Develop and implement IEC61850 data modeling as per IEC61850-90-14 standard.
• Maintain the FLIB of MACH control systems and ensure correct version handling in alignment with application team releases.
• Maintain the description and required documentation of IEC61850 implementations in Hidraw component descriptions.
• Handle bugs/CRs related to MACH IEC61850 server from application teams.

Your background

• PHD Or master’s in software engineering or related fields.
• Experience of Industrial Protocols IEC61850, OPC UA, and API data communication.
• Knowledge of functional programming, Hidraw is Merrit.
• Experience in C++ and software structure.
• Knowledge of conformance testing and certification processes.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with various teams.
• Knowledge of software development and automate testing.
• Good documentation and structured approach.
• Analytical skills for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Ability to manage backlogs and handle bugs/CRs effectively.
• Adaptability to new standards and evolving project requirements.
• Willingness to continuously learn and improve technical and soft skills.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working hours
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both within Sweden and globally
• Various training and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More About Us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you?

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Publication date : 2026-10-14