Main System Design Engineering Manager

The opportunity

Are you a strategic manager with a passion for engineering and problem-solving? We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to join our HVDC System Design project execution office. This team is responsible for the electrical design and functionality of HVDC converter stations, with a focus on high-voltage systems. As Engineering Manager, you will guide a team of engineers in delivering high-quality results on time. You’ll set the technical direction, drive innovation, and ensure compliance with industry standards across areas such as steady state main circuit design, insulation coordination, transient design, harmonic design, modes of operation and RAM/FMEA/FMECA.

“You’ll be part of a diverse and skilled team, with opportunities to deepen your expertise and contribute to the development of reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy transmission solutions. If you’re a proactive person with a solid technical foundation and a passion to grow people and projects, we invite you to join us and shape the future of power systems” – Kashif Rana

How you’ll make an impact

• Ensure your portfolio of HVDC projects is executed with high quality and on time.
• Build a strong and independent team of HVDC System Design engineers.
• Foster a culture of personal ownership and doing what is right.
• Encourage your team to own their tasks and take the initiative to achieve results.
• Be an advocate of our engineering digital transformation, making sure the state of the art tools are in place and properly used.
• Build strong and positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

• You hold a university degree in Engineering (Electrical or Power Systems preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in power engineering field, preferably within HVDC.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in managing people (manager, mentor, senior engineer etc.)
• You have a general understanding of electrical power systems and its equipment’s.
• You encounter your problems – and your teams problems – with a practical engineering mindset and actively ensure that problems are solved.
• Ability to develop and maintain healthy working relationships.
• Proven communication skills and fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Experience as a System Design Engineer within HVDC is highly advantageous.

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 about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

This position is based in Ludvika.

Recruiting Manager Kashif Rana, kashif.rana@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 Kevin Galloway, kevin.galloway@hitachienergy.com