System Design Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Pension & collective agreement

Group life insurance

Health care & wellness allowance

Health insurance incl. dental

Flexible working hours

Training & development

Internal career opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Sweden (HVDC) seeks a thorough, technically curious engineer to join our HVDC product group. You will study and verify overvoltage protection schemes through PSCAD/EMTDC simulations and contribute to project tenders, base work and R&D.

We foster an international, collaborative environment with hybrid work options, strong safety values and opportunities for growth through internal training and global assignments.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering is required or preferred for this role.
• Experience with HVDC or power systems is beneficial.
• Ability to work in an international, multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Study and verify overvoltage protection schemes through PSCAD/EMTDC simulations.
• Analyze project/tender specific fault scenarios and translate results into equipment specs.
• Collaborate with interfacing departments to ensure alignment and deliver results.
• Participate in R&D activities and support knowledge growth within HVDC.
• Maintain thorough and structured approach to tasks with time-limited delivery.

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Independent working style

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

PSCAD/EMTDC

Job description

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. It is also used to connect power systems.

Your Responsibilities

• To successfully take on this position, you need to be thorough and structured with a high technical interest and strive for good solutions within the set time limits. You will be involved in projects, tenders, base and some R&D work.
• To grow with each task, enabling yourself to develop and take more and more responsibility. HVDC is a complex product, there is always more to learn.
• Your main task will be to study and verify the overvoltage protection scheme through simulations in PSCAD/EMTDC.
• Project/tender specific fault scenarios need to be investigated and the resulting overvoltage’s from the simulations will be input for equipment specifications and mechanical layout.
• Handle the interface with other interfacing departments. Ensuring you understand their needs, and they yours, and to work for a good corporation for best end results together.
• Live Hitachi Energy’s 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 self-motivated and reliable team player with an independent and result oriented working style, as well as strong communicative and collaborative skills.
• You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant area of Engineering.
• It is a merit if you have a couple of years of experience in this field.
• As a person you are supportive, fearless, open-minded and eager to learn new things. Your dare to take matters into your own hands, do not shy away from asking if needed and participate actively in discussions.
• You are ready to work in an international and multicultural work environment.
• You are proficient in English, since you will be part of a company that operates on the global arena.

We welcome applications from candidates at all career stages, from entry-level engineers to experienced and senior professionals.

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 prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our Benefits Offering For Our Roles Generally Includes

• 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.

Recruiting Manager Jonas Bergström, [e-mail], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Mikael Hjort, [phone]; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt [phone]; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, [phone]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Sara Wendel [e-mail].