HVDC Control&Protection Software Engineer-System Supervision&Communication
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika · Tills vidare · Deadline 2026-10-25
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is recruiting several professionals as **HVDC Control & Protection Software Engineer - System Supervision & Communication**. Working within a global team, engineers contribute across the full software lifecycle—from design, development, and integration to testing, verification, deployment, and maintenance—for system supervision, communication, and monitoring functionalities on the MACH platform. The role supports global HVDC projects in real-time and virtual environments, involves producing technical documentation, and includes **international travel** for customer engagements and commissioning activities. Applicants need a **bachelor's or master's degree** in electrical engineering, power systems, high voltage engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, alongside software development and programming experience. Professional proficiency in written and spoken English is required. Prior experience in the power or energy industry, familiarity with Azure DevOps, knowledge of EtherCAT and other industrial communication protocols, and exposure to HVDC systems, digital control systems, signal processing, or Swedish are advantageous.
The Opportunity
We are looking for several Software Engineers to join our global HVDC Control & Protection Software team. As a Software Engineer at Hitachi Energy, you will join a global HVDC Control & Protection Software team responsible for System Supervision & Communication. The team collaborates closely with other Control & Protection domains, IT/OT, Hardware, and Operations to deliver reliable and innovative solutions for HVDC projects worldwide.
You will contribute to the full software lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing, verification, and maintenance of system supervision, communication, and monitoring functionalities within the MACH™ (Modular Advanced Control System for HVDC & GPQSS) platform. Our work supports HVDC projects across the globe in both real-time and virtual environments.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Participate in all project phases, including software design, development, integration, testing, verification, deployment, and maintenance.
- Develop and maintain control and protection software solutions for HVDC projects.
- Create and maintain technical documentation and support customer training activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.
- Take ownership of assigned tasks, effectively planning and organizing your work to deliver highquality results.
- Contribute to safe and reliable operation of HVDC systems, including opportunities for international travel for commissioning activities and customer engagements.
- Demonstrate Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity through responsible actions and teamwork.
Your Background
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with software development and programming, preferably within the power or energy industry.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, such as Azure DevOps.
- Experience working with customer requirements, design reviews, testing activities, and HVDC systems.
- Knowledge of Ether CAT and other industrial communication protocols.
- Interest or experience in digital control systems, signal processing, and filtering techniques.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
- Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish or additional languages are considered an advantage.
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. Eligi-bility is subject to local regulations.
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today. Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Linnea Gustavsson, linnea.gustavsson@hitachienergy.com
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