Project Lead Control Engineering
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Västerås · Tills vidare
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB is seeking a **Project Lead Control Engineering** within Grid Integration – Power Quality in Västerås. Leading a sub-project team of control engineers delivering solutions from the FACTS portfolio, the role carries overall responsibility for technical scope, priorities, schedules, budgets, risks, and quality throughout the project lifecycle. Duties include coordinating engineering across control applications, SCADA, HMI, networks, and cybersecurity, while serving as the primary technical interface for customers, project managers, suppliers, and other engineering teams. The work also involves supporting design reviews, customer meetings, factory acceptance tests, commissioning activities, and continuous process improvements, with **hybrid work** available in agreement with the line manager. Candidates must hold a **B.Sc. or M.Sc. in engineering**, ideally in electrical systems, power systems, automatic control, software engineering, computer science, or a related field. Proven experience in engineering, project execution, or technical coordination within control systems, automation, power plants, converter stations, substation automation, FACTS, HVDC, or similar areas is required, alongside leadership experience in high-paced environments with technical experts. Strong communication skills in English are mandatory, while Swedish language proficiency is considered an advantage.
The opportunity
Do you want to combine technical expertise with leadership and play a visible role in projects that enable the global energy transition? As a Project Lead – Control Engineering at Hitachi Energy, you will lead a skilled team of control engineers delivering advanced solutions from our market-leading FACTS portfolio.
Within Grid Integration – Power Quality in Västerås, we develop technologies that strengthen power systems and help our customers build a more sustainable, flexible, and resilient energy infrastructure. You will be part of a global engineering environment where collaboration, innovation, and continuous development are part of everyday work.
This role suits someone who enjoys both technology and people leadership. You will get the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge, grow as a leader, influence project execution, and contribute to continuous improvements as part of our growth and transformation journey. If you are motivated by creating clarity, enabling collaboration, and helping skilled engineers succeed, this could be the next step for you.
"I chose to apply to Hitachi for two key reasons – our focus on the energy sector and the fact that we’re a company in growth and transformation. It’s inspiring to be part of a forward-looking organization where development is a natural part of everyday work." – Andreas Axelsen
How you’ll make an impact
- Lead and inspire a sub-project team of control engineers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and reliable engineering solutions for our customers.
- Coordinate engineering activities across Control Applications, SCADA, HMI, Network, and Cyber Security throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Take overall responsibility for the team’s technical scope, priorities, schedule, budget, risks, and quality in assigned projects.
- Act as the main technical interface for control engineering towards customers, project managers, suppliers, and other engineering teams.
- Support design reviews, customer meetings, factory acceptance tests, commissioning activities, and technical follow-up when needed.
- Contribute to our growth and transformation journey by improving ways of working, strengthening collaboration, and sharing knowledge across the organization.
Your background
- B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Engineering, ideally electrical systems, power systems, automatic control, software engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in engineering, project execution, technical coordination, or similar role within areas such as control systems, automation, power plants, converter stations, substation automation, FACTS, HVDC, or similar fields.
- Experience as a leader in a high-paced environment with technical experts.
- You communicate well in English, Swedish language skills are considered an advantage.
As a person, you are:
- You enjoy creating structure and direction while enabling collaboration in the team.
- You like taking responsibility and finding practical ways forward together with others.
- You are curious, responsive, and solution-oriented, with a genuine interest in both technology and people.
- You communicate in a clear and supportive way and build trust with colleagues, customers, and project stakeholders.
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.
Hiring Manager Andreas Axelsen, andreas.axelsen@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position.
Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjorer: Håkan Blomquist, +46 107-38 31 52, Unionen: Tomas L. Gustafsson, +46 107-38 27 47; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43.
All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, Julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com.