Electrical Design Engineer
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Västerås · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is looking for an **Electrical Design Engineer** to join its Power Quality Solutions business. Working independently and alongside project teams, the engineer designs control and relay protection systems, electrical plant systems, and auxiliary equipment, while also integrating third-party systems. Responsibilities include converting technical specifications into validated designs, producing drawings and product configurations, managing customer documentation, and supporting delivery projects, tenders, and improvement initiatives. The position offers **hybrid work** possibilities by agreement with the line manager, alongside flex-time arrangements. Candidates must hold a **university degree in electrical engineering or equivalent** work experience, coupled with knowledge of electrical CAD systems and relay configuration. Professional proficiency in English is required. Prior experience with Zuken E3 or Engineering Base, background knowledge of FACTS, substation, or infrastructure projects, and Swedish language skills are considered valuable advantages.
The opportunity
With a pioneering technology-leading offering, Hitachi Energy’s Power Quality Solutions support the green energy transition with solutions that bring resilience, stability and increased capacity to the power grid. As a result, more renewable energy sources can be integrated, environmental impacts minimized and lower the risk of disruption in the grid.
At Hitachi Energy, we value our people as our greatest asset, as we leverage diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. With our skilled and global project teams, we are there to support our customers worldwide to meet their sustainable goals, paving the way for a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. Join our team!
How you’ll make an impact
- In this role you will design control and relay protection system, electrical plant system and auxiliary equipment.
- You will also design and integrate third party’s systems.
- Convert technical requirements into a validated design and ensure that customer requirements are fulfilled.
- Create drawings and product configurations.
- Work with our base design solutions and processes.
- Support our customers and handle customer documentation.
- Constantly improving of our solutions and develop new ideas.
- Together with team members or independently work with delivery projects, improvement projects, and tenders.
Your background
- We are looking for an engaged and driven person who are true team player with a problem-solving oriented and structured mindset.
- You are proactive, look for opportunities and take responsibility for the projects and the tasks you work on.
- Knowledge of Electric Cad system. Zuken E3 and Engineering Base is a benefit.
- Knowledge of relay configuration.
- You have a university degree in Electrical Engineering or similar work experience.
- It is considered a big advantage if you have experience from FACTS, Substation, or infrastructure project.
- English is a must, Swedish language skills are a plus.
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.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today.
More information: Recruiting Manager: Christian Müller, Christian.muller@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Tobias Nilsson, tobias.n.nilsson@hitachienergy.com.