Senior Electrical Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Västerås kommun; Hybrid; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Collective agreement

Wellness allowance

Global career growth

Onboarding mentorship

Learning & development

Diverse workplace

Parental leave pay top-up

Discount portal

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Sweden is seeking a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join the Grid Automation team. You will design relay and control systems for substations, collaborate with customers and project teams, and lead electrical design activities in projects.

Fluent Swedish and English, at least five years in electrical design for transmission and distribution, and experience with EPC ElMaster and E3 are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design within transmission and distribution projects.
• Experience using EPC ElMaster for design and drafting. Experience with E3 is also relevant.

Responsibilities

• Design relay and control systems for substations.
• Collaborate with customers and project teams.
• Lead electrical design activities in projects.
• Provide technical expertise and innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with international engineering teams in India and the Czech Republic.
• Ensure quality and efficiency in project delivery.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and innovation.
• Share knowledge and support team development.

Skills

Electrical design

Substation design

Collaborative skills

Swedish language

Education

Electrical engineering degree (university or YH)

Tools

EPC ElMaster

E3

Job description

The opportunity

Do you want to work in a future-focused industry where technology meets sustainability? Do you thrive in an environment where you can grow and make a real difference?

At Hitachi Energy, we are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our engineering team within Grid Automation Sweden. In this role, you will work with advanced technology and substation automation, contributing to a sustainable and secure energy future. You will be part of an inclusive and innovative workplace where collaboration, learning, and development are part of everyday work, and where flexible ways of working support your work–life balance.

"For me, it’s important that everyone in the team feels they contribute, grow, and continuously develop. I believe in giving people trust and the space to excel, take ownership, and step up to new challenges. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow and make a real impact, I’d love to hear from you." — Malin Friman, Project Engineering Team Leader at Grid Automation

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Design relay and control systems for substations
• Collaborate with customers and project teams
• Lead electrical design activities in projects
• Provide technical expertise and innovative solutions
• Collaborate with international engineering teams in India and the Czech Republic
• Ensure quality and efficiency in project delivery
• Contribute to a culture of safety, quality, and innovation
• Share knowledge and support team development

Your background

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical design within transmission and distribution projects
• Experience using EPC ElMaster for design and drafting. Experience with E3 is also considered relevant.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset with ability to identify opportunities, collaborate, and take the lead when needed
• A university degree or vocational (YH) education in electrical or other relevant technical field is considered an advantage

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements
• Collective agreement
• Health and wellness allowance
• Career growth within a global organization
• Mentorship during onboarding
• Learning and development opportunities
• Diverse workplace with 70+ nationalities represented in Swede
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

Recruiting Manager Malin Friman, [e-mail], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, [phone]; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, [phone] and Ingrid Rinaldo, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Sara Wendel, [e-mail].

Publication date : 2026-09-04