Senior Climate Systems Engineer for HVDC Projects (Global)

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 850,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health care & wellness allowance

Pension & insurance

Training & education

Internal career opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Sweden is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to design, engineer and deliver climate systems for HVDC converter stations worldwide, onshore and offshore. Based in Ludvika or Västerås, you will collaborate with global teams to ensure reliable operation and high-performance environments.

You will lead technical design, perform calculations, review drawings, support tendering through commissioning, and mentor junior engineers while applying ASHRAE standards and customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Energy Systems, or a related field with a focus on heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
• Proven expertise in climate systems or HVAC equipment such as chillers, dehumidifiers, air handling units, and integrated monitoring and control sensors.
• Solid understanding of psychrometric charts, heat transfer (active/passive), flow diagrams, and control systems.
• Experience working on large-scale engineering projects is an advantage.
• English proficiency; Swedish language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform the technical design and calculations of climate systems for HVDC converter stations, including reviewing designs, drawings, documentation, and technical specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure effective integration of climate systems within overall HVDC plant designs.
• Support all project phases—from tendering and conceptual design to detailed engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning—ensuring quality and timely execution.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with customer requirements, ASHRAE standards, and internal guidelines.
• Assist with testing, verification, and performance validation during commissioning, including site inspections and on-site support.
• Translate customer needs into reliable and compliant climate system solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts and mentor junior engineers to support technical development within the team.

Skills

climate systems expertise

HVAC equipment

psychrometric charts

heat transfer knowledge

flow diagrams

control systems

English proficiency

multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, Energy Systems, or related (heat transfer and fluid mechanics)

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Sweden is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to design, engineer and deliver climate systems for HVDC converter stations worldwide, onshore and offshore. Based in Ludvika or Västerås, you will collaborate with global teams to ensure reliable operation and high-performance environments.

You will lead technical design, perform calculations, review drawings, support tendering through commissioning, and mentor junior engineers while applying ASHRAE standards and customer