HVDC Control & Protection Engineer

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
As HVDC Control & Protection Engineer, you will be working at HVDC Service software department with upgrade projects. We are now looking for an eager engineer and problem solver who realizes collaboration is key for success. You will be part of a team where we work together to deliver upgrades and new functionality to existing equipment. The work consists of collaboration in project teams with members from all over the world. Many assignments consist of a customer site visit to implement and verify the solutions we design, which means there is ample opportunity to travel globally.
Your responsibilities
As an HVDC Control & Protection Engineer you will apply your knowledge and be included in the complete life cycle of our systems. This includes design, maintenance, testing, integration, verification, deployment, and documentation of functions needed for safe and reliable operations of a plant and transmission links
Sense of responsibility, and the capability of planning and organizing your daily work and a problem solver who takes initiatives to solve challenges
Opportunity to travel internationally for long and short assignments
Collaborating with a broader team of like-minded co-workers and experts to give the best results to our customers
Teamwork is an essential part of HVDC Service
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 degree in Electrical/Power Engineering or relevant to the work within HVDC Control and Protection systems
Experience within software development and programming. Preferable within power system applications
Equally important is your inner drive, and ability to get things done. For us, that means that you are a driven problem solver who eagerly takes on new tasks and enjoys the challenges of engineering
Experience of HVDC Control & Protection is advantageous but not required
Strong communication skills in English, competency in Swedish is also favourable

More about us
We welcome your application till 15th of January 2023. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and the position can be filled in a shorter timeline. More information: Recruiting Manager Fredrik Antonsson, fredrik.antonsson@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson, +46 107 38 08 21; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Hanna Kontsu, hanna.kontsu@hitachienergy.com
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible, and secure whilst balancing social, environmental, and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com