HVDC Main Circuit Project Engineer – Lead Design & Commissioning

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Town of Sweden (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

HVDC is recruiting a dynamic professional with experience in Main circuit equipment to HVDC in Ludvika. The Engineering department primarily focusses on developing new solutions based on market trends, drives innovation, process improvement, and increasing productivity within the HVDC domain. Specifying main circuit equipment and performing equipment related studies. Providing support to our purchase department. Witnessing tests of equipment and participating in commissioning on site. Interacting directly with customers and suppliers as well as work in project teams where technical coordination within scope and technical problem solving is part of this role.

This role is based in Ludvika, Sweden.

Are you excited to be part of HVDC? Do you want to be part of global transformation towards sustainability? We have the right opportunity for you. An optimized solution contributes to less carbon footprint promoting sustainability; you will be part of this transformation journey towards net zero emissions.

How you´ll make an impact

• Lead the engineering scope of HVDC projects, including design, procurement, installation, commissioning and standardization.
• Closely coordinate with cross functional teams including main circuit design, plant design, supply chain management and project management.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on technical requirements and project milestones.
• Review and approve technical requirements, including requirement specifications, supplier documentations, and interface specifications.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (e.g., IEC, IEEE) and customer specifications.
• Participate in factory acceptance testing as part of the project execution.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical- or Electronic engineering, or Applied Physics .
• A couple of years of experience in engineering roles, preferably in HVDC or power transmission.
• Comfortable communicating and building relationships in an international environment.
• Fluent in English; additional languages, such as Swedish, are added advantage.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting opportunity? Does the above description sound like you?

We are hiring for multiple positions.

Recruiting Manager Sheetal Raval, [e-mail] will answer your questions about the position. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Antra Volujevica, [e-mail].

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.