Control and Protection Commissioning Engineer for HVDC
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is recruiting for multiple positions as a **Control and Protection Commissioning Engineer for HVDC**. Joining the HVDC unit, the engineer participates in the late stages of system testing at company facilities and leads on-site commissioning activities for Control and Protection and SCADA systems at customer sites. Responsibilities include organizing and executing testing and commissioning, managing test equipment, participating in technical discussions with clients and consultants, analyzing operational disturbances, and supporting commissioning-related tender work. The position involves hand-over and trial operations of HVDC links, directly interfacing with customers, and includes **global travel**. Applicants must hold a **bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering** or equivalent. Essential qualifications include professional experience in Control and Protection or SCADA during design or testing phases, experience with AC substations or HVDC technology, and experience carrying out commissioning in plants of varying size and complexity. Candidates must be fluent in English and possess strong interpersonal, communication, and multitasking skills. Prior knowledge of MACH, IEC61850, HVDC projects, or IED relay programming is considered advantageous.
The opportunity
The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems and service offerings keeps our customers ahead. Developing solutions for our customers all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will challenge and enrich your work and your mind.
As a Control and Protection Commissioning Engineer you will be part of the HVDC unit. You will get involved in the later stages of system testing at Hitachi Energy premises and lead commissioning activities of Control and Protection and SCADA at customer sites. You will be part of the hand-over and trial operations of HVDC links, with a direct interface with customers and opportunities to travel globally.
How you’ll make an impact
- Organize and execute testing and commissioning activities, including test equipment management.
- Participate in technical discussions with clients and consultants.
- Ensure full understanding of scope and division of work.
- Communicate all changes to the Commissioning Manager.
- Ensure customer commitments are met according to contract.
- Support tender work related to commissioning scope.
- Analyze disturbances during commissioning and operation.
- Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.
Your background
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience in Control and Protection or SCADA from design or testing stages.
- Experience in AC substations or HVDC technology.
- Experience in commissioning work in plants of varying size and complexity.
- Knowledge of MACH, IEC61850, HVDC projects or IED relay programming is an advantage.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously.
What we offer
- Collective agreement
- Flexible working time
- Health care and wellness allowance
- Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally
- Mentor support during onboarding
- Various trainings and education supporting employee development
- A diverse company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
- Supplementary compensation for parental leave
- Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
- Additional benefits may apply to this specific role
More about us
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Please note that we are hiring for multiple positions.
Recruiting Manager Vasileios Sotiriou, vasileios.x.sotiriou@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. 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 Acquisition Partner Magnus Rönnholm, magnus.ronnholm@hitachienergy.com.