Project Technical Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension & insurance

Wellness allowance

Education support

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Ludvika is seeking a Project Engineer to lead electrical design of main circuit equipment in mid-to-high complexity projects. You will collaborate with Supply Chain to align on technical requirements and evaluate supplier proposals.

You’ll also witness tests, assist commissioning on site, and drive continuous improvement with design teams. The role requires a Bachelor’s or MSc in Electric Power Engineering (or similar), strong English skills, and experience with high voltage

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or MSc in Electric Power Engineering or similar.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with High Voltage equipment or studies for rating of high voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• As a Project Engineer, you will work mainly with electrical design of main circuit equipment in projects with medium to high complexity.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain function to ensure that technical requirements for equipment are communicated and agreed with potential suppliers.
• Witness tests of equipment and participate in commissioning on site and provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accept as fit for purpose supplied equipment.
• Collaborate with system design, mechanical design, and control for continuous improvement.
• Interact directly with customers and suppliers as well as work in project teams where technical coordination within scope and technical problem solving is part of the role.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments.
• Maintain network of engineering professionals and share engineering best practice across different projects and disciplines.
• Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Skills

Electrical design

Project coordination

Customer interaction

English fluency

HV equipment experience

Education

Bachelor’s or MSc in Electric Power Engineering

Job description

The opportunity

You will be part of HVDC unit within the Hitachi Energy based in Ludvika. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems.

Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!

How You'll Make An Impact

• As a Project Engineer, you will work mainly with electrical design of main circuit equipment in projects with medium to high complexity.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain function to ensure that technical requirements for equipment are communicated and agreed with potential suppliers.
• Witness tests of equipment and participate in commissioning on site and provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accept as fit for purpose supplied equipment.
• Collaborate with system design, mechanical design, and control for continuous improvement.
• Interact directly with customers and suppliers as well as work in project teams where technical coordination within scope and technical problem solving is part of the role.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments.
• Maintain network of engineering professionals and share engineering best practice across different projects and disciplines.
• Live 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

• We are looking for an engaged, structured, persistent, well-organized, and driven person who is a true team player.
• You should have professional engineering competence and a Bachelor’s or MSc. degree in Electric Power Engineering or similar.
• You can make the complex simple and show creativity in your approach to problem solving.
• You are ready to work in an international and multicultural work environment.
• You have worked with High Voltage Equipment or have experience with performing studies for rating of high voltage equipment.
• Previous work experience in related area
• Flexibility and an open mindset are important features to be successful in this role
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken is required to be able to interact with various stakeholders.

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 prioritising well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organisational success grow together.

Our Benefits Offering For Our Roles Generally Include

• 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.

Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Antra Volujevica, [e-mail]

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

Publication date : 2026-09-02