HVDC Lead Engineer Plants

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Town of Sweden (NY); On-site; USD 82,320 - 102,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care allowance

Career opportunities

Mentor support

Training programs

Diverse workplace

Parental leave supplements

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking a Lead Engineer - Plants to coordinate global teams in Plants and Civil design for onshore and offshore HVDC converter stations. The role focuses on strategic technical decisions, interface management, and delivering world-class energy infrastructure projects from our Sweden base.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering leadership, HVDC familiarity, and strong communication skills to lead across customers, contractors, and internal teams in a highly

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical or Civil) or related field.
• At least 5 years of engineering experience, including leading technical teams.
• Experience in HVDC, transmission systems, substations or large-scale energy projects.
• Strong technical understanding with ability to develop HVDC expertise.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with ability to influence across locations.
• Leadership skills and confidence to make technical decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, clear and structured presentation.
• Fluency in English; other languages advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong technical leadership across Plants and Civil engineering teams.
• Coordinate global design interfaces and communicate with customers and partners.
• Drive completion of engineering activities in tenders and projects.
• Manage technical risks and ensure quality, safety, and processes.
• Support installation and commissioning with expert guidance.
• Represent Plants in customer meetings, partner discussions, and reviews.
• Coordinate multiple disciplines including Electromechanical, Civil, and Auxiliary Systems.

Skills

Leadership

Technical communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Fluency in English

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Engineer - Plants who wants to take on a key role at HVDC in technical leadership in tenders and projects. You will have the responsibility to coordinate global teams with focus on Plants and Civil engineering design solutions and its interfaces for our onshore and offshore converter stations.

As a Lead Engineer - Plants, you will drive strategic technical decision making, ensure that our design solutions meet customer requirements, quality standards and project goals. You interact with other stakeholders such as customers, contractors, supply chain and site team, contributing to the successful delivery of some of the world's most advanced energy infrastructure projects. The role is offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the global energy transition while working in a highly collaborative and international environment. We are looking for three Lead Engineers. This role is based in Ludvika, Sweden.

"Are you ready to become part of a group of technical leaders with a passion for supporting our engineering teams and driving them forward? We work closely with many different functions and as a Lead Engineer - Plants, you will play a key role in driving transparency around technical solutions and their impact on projects that contribute to a greener future."

How You'll Make an Impact

• Provide strong technical leadership across Plants and Civil engineering teams and their interfaces.
• Primary contact for technical communication with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Drive completion of engineering activities in tenders and projects, working closely with technical leads, project managers, and interface managers.
• Manage technical risks and ensure compliance with quality, safety and engineering processes.
• Support installation and commissioning activities by providing expert technical guidance.
• Lead development of new technical solutions while interpreting customer’s needs and expectations.
• Take a strategic role in defining Plants and Civil solutions for onshore HVDC converter stations and offshore platforms.
• Coordinate engineering activities across key disciplines, including:
  • Electromechanical Design
  • Station Auxiliary Power Systems
  • Civil Engineering
  • Auxiliary Systems (eg Fire Protection, HVAC, Security Systems)
• Ensure effective coordination and management of interfaces between engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent the Plants discipline in customer meetings, partner discussions, and technical reviews.

Your Background

• Academic degree in Engineering (for example within Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related area)
• At least 5 years of engineering experience, including experience of leading technical teams, multidisciplinary engineering activities or complex projects is required.
• Experience within HVDC, transmission systems, substations, electrical power systems, offshore wind, or other large-scale energy infrastructure projects is highly valued.
• Strong technical understanding with the ability to quickly develop expertise in HVDC technology and systems.
• A collaborative and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to build trust and influence stakeholders across functions and geographic locations.
• Strong leadership skills and the confidence to make technical decisions when required.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present technical solutions in a clear and structured manner.
• Fluency in English, both verbally and written, is required. Other languages are an advantage.

As a person, you are passionate about both people and technology. You thrive in a dynamic environment, take ownership of your responsibilities, and are motivated by solving complex technical challenges together with others.

What We Offer

• Collective agreement.
• Health care and wellness allowance.
• Fantastic career opportunities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally.
• A mentor to support you throughout your onboarding journey.
• Various training and development programs supporting continuous learning and career growth.
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with colleagues representing more than 70 nationalities in Sweden.
• Supplementary compensation during parental leave.
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks.

Due to summer vacations, the screening and selection process will begin in mid-August. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this period.

Location Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden;
Gothenburg, Vastra Gotaland County, Sweden

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On-Site

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-07-27

Reference number R0135333

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.