Design Lead Auxiliary Power

The opportunity

The HVDC - High Voltage Direct Current technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used, among other things, to transmit power over long distances & integrate renewables into the grid with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems. Please find out more about our world leading technology at  https://www.hitachienergy.com/se/sv/offering/product-and-system/hvdc  

The department HVDC Engineering Plant Electrical Design manages the delivery of auxiliary power system for the HVDC stations. Design of this system is complex and depending on information from both internal and external stakeholders. System design, selectivity studies, equipment specification, cable and cable transit systems are part of the scope. The system we manage includes equipment such as: Auxiliary Transformers, Medium & Low voltage switchgear, Diesel Generator Systems, Batteries, UPS and cables. To be able to deliver the system in a safe and reliable way we are now searching for Senior Project Engineers – Design Leads to strengthen our team.

How you´ll make an impact

• As Design Lead you will have the overall responsibility for the department’s scope of delivery regarding auxiliary power equipment for an HVDC station and will ensure that our deliveries are time and cost efficient with expected quality.
• To help you will have a team with skilled designers who you will lead in different kind of projects.
• Part of your daily work consists of coordinating your team’s work tasks, manage contacts with other departments and external suppliers.
• At Hitachi Energy you will have a large global network and you will be part of a stimulating work environment that offers many opportunities to professional growth.

Your background

• You are expected to have couple of year of technical competence and leadership experience, including planning, delegation, guidance and follow-up.
• Your experience, especially within auxiliary power or selectivity studies or leading installation/commissioning of low voltage equipment in the past, will play an important part to your success in this position.
• If you, for e.g., are an experienced technician that wants to take the next step in your career and focus on the design part, this is the right fit for you.
• It is considered a merit if you have knowledge of different CAD-tools that handles both electrical circuit diagrams and layouts.
• As you will be part of an international company it is important that you are fluent in spoken and written English.
• Excellent team working skills are another prerequisite.
• The positions may require some travelling for customer and supplier meetings as well as site supervision.
• Finally, you should be a person who brings a lot of energy into the group and has a natural ability to make crucial decisions.

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
• More benefits could be connected to this specific role

More about us

We offer you a role where you can grow in various ways; in terms of visibility, in your leadership and in the mindset. Don’t hesitate to apply even if you feel that you don’t fulfill all requirements!

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing bases, so don´t delay - apply today!

In these positions you can work both in Ludvika or Västerås.

Marie-Pier Charlton, Recruiting Manager, marie-pier.charlton@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 Partner Fredrik Soder, fredrik.soder@hitachienergy.com.