System Study Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Ludvika kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective agreement

Occupational pension

Pension salary exchange

Group life insurance

Wellness allowance

Hybrid work

Health insurance

Dental & vision allowance

Employee discounts

Career development

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Sweden is seeking a System Study Engineer to join the HVDC System Performance Department. You will contribute to the performance and stability studies of HVDC links and their interaction with AC networks, across the project lifecycle.

The role offers exposure to large-scale HVDC projects, collaboration with global experts, and a supportive environment with hybrid work options. You will analyze system dynamics and contribute to our testing and commissioning efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering (HVDC preferred)
• Experience in power systems studies is welcome
• Familiarity with PSCAD/EMTDC, PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform studies, analysis and optimizations of the system dynamic performance for HVDC deliveries including development of control algorithms.
• Contribute during testing of control and protection systems in-house and commissioning at sites around the world.
• Participate in different stages of an HVDC project lifecycle, including support of sales during marketing, tenders and orders.
• Cooperate with leading specialists of various disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries.

Skills

HVDC systems

Power systems analysis

Control algorithms

PSCAD/EMTDC

PSSE

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

MATLAB

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering

Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical engineering / Power systems

Tools

PSCAD/EMTDC

PSSE

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

MATLAB

ETAP

Job description

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be part of the HVDC System Performance Department, responsible for the overall performance of HVDC transmission links and their interaction with AC networks, including related stability studies. As a System Study Engineer, you will contribute to large-scale HVDC projects and gain exposure to system studies throughout the entire project lifecycle.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will be part of the HVDC System Performance Department, responsible for the overall performance of HVDC transmission links and their interaction with AC networks, including related stability studies. As a System Study Engineer, you will contribute to large-scale HVDC projects and gain exposure to system studies throughout the entire project lifecycle. You will join a collaborative and supportive community of highly skilled colleagues from around the world. We value a dependable and committed team spirit, where knowledge sharing and empathy towards each other’s challenges are key to our collective success. You will be surrounded by people who are responsible, respectful, and always willing to help one another grow.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Perform studies, analysis and optimizations of the system dynamic performance for our HVDC-deliveries including development of control algorithms.
• Contribute during testing of control and protection systems in-house and commissioning at our sites around the world.
• Participate in different stages of an HVDC project’s lifecycle, including support of our sales department during the marketing phase, over tenders, and order projects.
• Cooperate with leading specialists of various disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries.

Your Background

• You hold a Bachelor’s degree (preferably with HVDC experience), Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical engineering, Power systems, Engineering physics, or a related field.
• You may be an experienced Power System Studies Engineer or a recent graduate — we welcome committed and motivated talents at various levels.
• Familiarity with tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC, PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, NETOMAC, and/or ETAP is an advantage.
• Strong command of spoken and written English is required; Swedish is a plus.
• You have an analytical mindset and work independently and responsibly, taking initiative to solve challenges in a thoughtful and structured way.
• As a person, you are collaborative, communicative, and supportive — someone who contributes to a positive and empathetic team environment.

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.