Manager – HVDC Commissioning Control and Protection (m/f/d)

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; On-site; SEK 669,600 - 948,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Health care and wellness allowance

Employee Benefit Portal with discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Manager of Control and Protection to lead a team and oversee critical HVDC projects in Västerås, Sweden. This role allows you to combine technical expertise with leadership, ensuring high-quality project delivery while contributing to strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in control systems, and leadership skills. The position supports career growth within a diverse and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience within Control & Protection or SCADA.
• Experience in commissioning within power system environments.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Commissioning Engineers.
• Take responsibility for planning and resourcing across projects.
• Drive discussions with stakeholders and customers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Project Management

Electrical Engineering

HVDC technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

MBA or Project Management certification

Tools

SCADA

IED relay programming

MACH technology

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity Join Hitachi Energy’s HVDC business as a Manager of Control and Protection and play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that accelerate the global energy transition. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with people leadership, guiding a team of highly skilled engineers while shaping the successful execution of complex HVDC projects worldwide.

In this role, you will influence both project outcomes and team development, driving performance across control and protection commissioning activities including MACH, IEDs, SCADA, and HMI systems. You will work directly with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring high-quality delivery while contributing to strategic decisions that impact multiple projects.

This position offers the chance to grow as a leader within a fast-paced, global environment, enhancing your expertise in HVDC technology while building and developing a high-performing team at the forefront of the energy transition.

Your Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of Commissioning Engineers
• Recruit, train, and develop your team
• Maintain a high level of quality in team deliverables and execution in line with project plans
• Take responsibility for short- and long-term planning, including resourcing and manning of Control and Protection scope across global HVDC projects
• Manage interfaces between your department, internal stakeholders, and customers
• Drive scope and division of work discussions with stakeholders and customers
• Own and develop department processes, including identifying and implementing improvements
• Contribute to management strategy and continuous improvement initiatives alongside the wider management team
• Ensure customer commitments are met in accordance with contractual requirements
• Support tender activities related to commissioning scope
• Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity

Your Background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (Master’s preferred)
• MBA or Project Management certification is an advantage
• Several years of experience within Control & Protection or SCADA across design, testing, or commissioning phases
• Experience in HVDC technology or AC substation projects
• Experience in commissioning within complex industrial or power system environments
• Experience with MACH technology is advantageous
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and IED relay programming is beneficial
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and develop others
• Ability to work within relevant standards and regulations in a structured and pragmatic way
• Ability to manage multiple parallel activities
• Willingness to travel

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings 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

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

We welcome you to apply today!

Publication date : 2026-07-02