Lead HVDC Plants Engineer – Hybrid Work

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Life insurance

Health care

Hybrid work

Wellness allowance

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Sweden seeks a Lead Engineer - Plants to coordinate global teams across Plants and Civil engineering for onshore and offshore HVDC converter stations.

You will drive technical leadership in tenders and projects, ensuring interfaces meet customer requirements and quality standards. The role is based in Ludvika or Västerås, Sweden, and requires collaboration across functions, proactive risk management, and strategic decision-making to shape plant and civil solutions for HVDC

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years in engineering with leadership of technical teams or complex projects.
• Experience in HVDC, transmission systems or large energy infrastructure.
• Strong communication and stakeholder influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong technical leadership across Plants and Civil engineering teams and interfaces.
• Primary contact for technical communication with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive completion of engineering activities in tenders and projects.
• Manage technical risks and ensure compliance with quality, safety and engineering processes.
• Support installation and commissioning activities with expert guidance.
• Lead development of new technical solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Define Plants and Civil solutions for onshore HVDC stations and offshore platforms.
• Coordinate activities across disciplines: Electromechanical Design, Station APS, Civil, and Auxiliaries.
• Represent the Plants discipline in customer meetings and technical reviews.

Skills

Technical leadership

HVDC knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Project coordination

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Civil)

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Sweden seeks a Lead Engineer - Plants to coordinate global teams across Plants and Civil engineering for onshore and offshore HVDC converter stations.

You will drive technical leadership in tenders and projects, ensuring interfaces meet customer requirements and quality standards. The role is based in Ludvika or Västerås, Sweden, and requires collaboration across functions, proactive risk management, and strategic decision-making to shape plant and civil solutions for HVDC