
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika
The opportunity HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a product group in Hitachi Energy, which develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a gl...
The opportunity
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.
For our HVDC upgrade projects we are looking for a person that will plan and coordinate our site activities in HVDC Service. This is a role with many interfaces and interesting work tasks, with the possibility to take on shorter site assignments and extended responsibilities within site management, construction, and commissioning activities.
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What we offer
Collective agreement
Flexible working time
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
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Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply!
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and interviews will be conducted in August.
Recruiting Manager Johnny Helsing, johnnyhelsing@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. For Sweden, Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Eva Schölin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com
Professional Galaxy is an IT and technology consulting company that provides highly specialized expertise within IT, software development, SAP, purchasing, electronics and mechanical design. We collaborate with experienced senior experts and deliver strategic value-creating expertise to some of Sweden's most complex and analytically demanding projects. Our focus is always on high quality, professionalism and clear, measurable results. We are now seeking a Senior Building Automation Engineer for one of our clients. About the assignment: • We are looking for an experienced Building Automation Engineer for a technically advanced assignment within energy infrastructure. The assignment is carried out in an environment with high requirements for quality, safety, and compliance with international standards. You will work closely with project, engineering, and site teams and contribute strong technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle – from early design to execution and follow up. • The assignment takes place in an international, technology leading energy infrastructure environment, where advanced control and automation systems play a key role in enabling safe and reliable energy transmission. The projects are complex and site based, characterized by high demands on quality, safety, and compliance with international regulations. • You will work at the intersection of automation, electrical systems, and building related infrastructure, in close cooperation with multiple engineering disciplines. The environment is project driven, professional, and offers the opportunity to contribute to solutions with high societal value and strong technical complexity. • This assignment is well suited for someone who enjoys technical responsibility, coordination across disciplines, and close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders. Your responsibilities will include: In this role, you will, among other things: • Analyze customer specifications and ensure that proposed building automation solutions meet technical and regulatory requirements • Apply and ensure compliance with international standards and regulations • Contribute strong technical expertise within building automation and industrial automation • Apply solid knowledge of automation end products and system architectures • Prepare, review, and further develop: o Technical specification documents o Conceptual designs o Detailed and development designs • Produce, review, and coordinate technical documentation in collaboration with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and the customer • Review technical documents and drawings from vendors and sub suppliers • Validate design solutions against applicable regulations and technical specifications • Perform technical evaluation of commercial bids during procurement phases • Act as a technical advisor to project and site teams, providing best practices and solutions in line with standard processes, regulations, procedures, and safety guidelines • Coordinate technical matters between Civil, MEP, and Automation disciplines • Work efficiently with Project and Tender teams • Identify risks and opportunities and contribute to structured risk management • Support the Auxiliary Systems Engineer by participating in supplier meetings and coordinating technical interfaces • Support the Project Engineer and Project Manager in scope change management, including assessment of cost, schedule impact, and risk quantification REQUIREMENTS PROFILE We are looking for someone who has: • Solid experience within automation, preferably with a focus on building automation or complex facility environments • Very good knowledge of international standards, regulations, and technical requirements • Proven ability to work in a structured manner with technical documentation and design reviews • Experience coordinating technical work across multiple disciplines and stakeholders • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in complex project environments Language requirements: • English: fluent, written and spoken (mandatory) • Swedish: considered a strong advantage Additional information Location: Sweden\Dalarnas län\Örebro län\Stockholms län\Uppsala län\Västmanlands län, ,City:Ludvika (LUDVIKA) Start date: 2026-05-01 Remote work: No Assignment duration: 6 months Application Deadline: 2026-04-30 Are you the right person for the assignment, or do you want to recommend a strong candidate? Do not hesitate to contact us. Please apply directly through our system with: - Your updated CV in english - Availability to start the assignment In the motivation, describe why you are suitable for this assignment - refer to previous consulting assignments, employmxent, education and personal qualities. Please note: We do not accept any applications through mail. All applications have to be sent through the portal to be valid. Offer continuously: Please note that for this role we offer continuously. That means that we sometimes remove the assignments before the deadline. If you are interested, we recommend that you apply immediately.
Role purpose You will work together with our project team as an owner for electrical design - taking a data-centre project from early concept through detailed design, procurement, construction support and handover, aligned to Eco Data Center's reference architectures and governance. You’ll lead technical due diligence (TDD) for electrical scope, drive vendor selection, and make pragmatic trade-offs across resilience, protection philosophy, maintainability and cost. What you’ll own · End-to-end electrical fitout workstream plan, deliverables and decision log · Electrical interfaces across UPS, switchgear, generators, BMS/EPMS, fire and commissioning · TDD responses for electrical scope with traceable assumptions and evidence · Equipment and vendor strategy: specifications, bid evaluations, clarifications, FAT/SAT input · Design issue resolution during construction (RFIs, changes, non-conformance, energisation readiness) Key responsibilities · Lead the electrical design from early phase through construction, ensuring outputs are buildable, operable and maintainable · Produce and defend electrical design decisions (topology, redundancy, protection philosophy, short-circuit considerations, maintainability) · Translate customer requirements into robust fitout solutions, including options analysis and cost/benefit trade-offs · Write technical specifications and RFQs for major electrical packages; run structured bid evaluation and clarification processes · Act as technical representative with suppliers: clarification logs, performance criteria, testing/acceptance inputs · Control technical scope and change: identify risks early, prevent scope creep, drive decisions and closures · Work effectively in Nordic delivery environments: clear cadence, transparent stakeholder comms, pragmatic decision-making Typical electrical scope (indicative) · MV/LV distribution architecture and interfaces · Switchgear and protection/coordination intent (as required by project stage and governance) · UPS integration, generator interfaces, power quality considerations · Earthing/bonding philosophy and resilience considerations · Controls and monitoring interfaces (BMS/EPMS), alarms, commissioning readiness inputs · Energisation planning support and handover documentation requirements Key interfaces · CTO / technical governance (alignment to principles, waivers where needed) · Mechanical technical lead (cooling loads, sequencing, controls interfaces) · Controls/BMS/EPMS stakeholders (monitoring, alarms, integration approach, commissioning strategy) · Project/construction leadership (schedule, risks, changes, installation constraints, energisation readiness focus) · Procurement and key vendors (technical packs, evaluation, testing/acceptance criteria) What good looks like in the first 90 days · Electrical workstream plan established with dependencies, interfaces and decision gates · TDD responses delivered with strong traceability, timely closures and minimal rework · RFQ/spec packs issued for priority packages; bid evaluation framework running cleanly · Clear interface agreements across UPS/switchgear/generators/BMS/EPMS and site delivery teams · Practical construction support cadence in place (RFI triage, change control, energisation readiness focus) Experience and capabilities · Proven ownership of electrical design on mission-critical projects (data centres strongly preferred) · Deep electrical discipline expertise and confidence leading technical reviews and design decisions · Strong procurement and vendor management experience (specs, bid evaluations, technical clarifications) · Evidence-led communication: assumptions, options and rationale that stand up in review · Structured problem-solving under schedule pressure; comfortable managing high-stakes trade-offs · Strong collaboration style across multi-discipline teams and site delivery stakeholders
Möjligheten Har du djup erfarenhet av HVDC och vill ta tekniskt ansvar i uppgraderingsprojekt? Energi är grunden för ett fungerande samhälle. Hitachi Energy levererar elnätsteknologi som försörjer mer än tre miljarder människor över hela världen. Nu söker vi en Lead Engineer till vårt HVDC‑team i Ludvika. Gör skillnad med oss I den här rollen tar du ett tekniskt ledaransvar i uppgraderingsprojekt av HVDC‑anläggningar. Du arbetar på systemnivå med kontroll- och skyddssystem och är teknisk referens i våra mest komplexa leveranser. Det här är en roll för dig som kan HVDC på djupet och vill använda din erfarenhet för att utveckla och driva lösningar, stötta projekt och vägleda andra. Rollen har ett tydligt tekniskt fokus, utan personalansvar. Hur du kommer att göra skillnad Tekniskt ansvar för systemlösningar i HVDC‑uppgraderingsprojekt Leda och granska design inom kontroll- och skyddssystem Stödja både projekt och site i komplexa tekniska frågeställningar Delta i systemtester och Factory System Tests (FST) Arbeta med förändringar, livscykelhantering och modernisering Bidra med teknisk vägledning och mentorskap i teamet Delta i kundmöte, tekniska förhandlingar, leverantörs möte Koordinera gränssnitt intern och externt Din bakgrund Har omfattande och djup erfarenhet av HVDC‑anläggningar i projekt och på site Har djup kunskap inom kontroll- och skyddssystem eller systemintegration Har erfarenhet av design, verifiering och driftsättning Har både förmåga och vilja att ta tekniskt ansvar för komplexa leveranser Känner dig trygg i teknisk dialog på både svenska och engelska Har utbildning inom elkraft Meriterande Flerårig erfarenhet som Lead Engineer inom HVDC-anläggningar Erfarenhet av Hitachi/ABB:s kontroll- och skyddssystem Erfarenhet från service- och uppgraderingsprojekt inom HVDC Erfarenhet av grafiska programmeringsmiljöer (t.ex. HiDraw) Erfarenhet av tekniskt ledande roller i leveransprojekt Vi erbjuder En nyckelroll i uppgraderingen av HVDC‑anläggningar globalt Möjlighet att arbeta med samhällskritiska system Ett internationellt nätverk av HVDC‑specialister Möjlighet att påverka tekniska lösningar och framtida plattformar Trygga villkor med kollektivavtal och flexibla arbetstider Vill du veta mer? Vill du arbeta nära tekniken och bidra till att utveckla och säkra långsiktig funktion i avancerade kraftsystem? Välkommen med din ansökan – urval sker löpande. Fackliga representanter – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043. Alla andra frågor kan riktas till Talent Partner Eva Schölin, eva.scholin@hitachienergy.com About us Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.