Lead Engineer for HVDC Control & Protection

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
We strive to be world leaders in electric power by helping countries to have greener, stronger and cleaner electricity. By bringing sustainable energy to more and more people, we can reduce our impact on the planet. When you work with us, you will therefore be part of a higher purpose where each department contributes. Together we can encourage the next innovation - to make life better for everyone.
We are now looking for a Lead Engineer at HVDC Control & Protection. This is a role with many interfaces and interesting work tasks, and you will get great opportunities for learning and development. Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative. If you are interested in this opportunity, welcome with your application!
Your responsibilities
Working in a groundbreaking industry where you will get the opportunity to lead complex Control & Protection projects within the HVDC field.
As Control & Protection Lead Engineer you will work closely with the project teams, the Technical Solution Owner, the Champions Team and the Project Management Office.
Responsibility for leading the technical scope for Control & Protection systems in HVDC installations, overlooking all technical aspects and interfaces.
Leading and guiding the activities of a multidisciplinary project engineering team over hardware, software and IT/SCADA deliveries.
Managing interfaces with multiple internal and external stakeholders, both as customers and suppliers (e.g. AC Protection and Control, SCADA, Telecom, Plants Engineering, System Studies).
Support tenders and bids for Control & Protection systems in new HVDC projects.
Willing to travel a couple of weeks in a year for customer visits and available to support activities on site for a couple of months once projects are in the installation and commissioning phases, always representing Hitachi ABB Power Grids the best possible way.
Living Hitachi ABB Power Grids core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
Knowledge and experience from system development and system integration, preferably within HVDC technology or within Offshore Wind industry.
Knowledge and experience from Control and Protection systems, including Substation Protection, SCADA Automation & Telecommunication Systems.
Knowledge and experience from complex integration projects during design and execution. Experience on site is also desirable.
You are structured, flexible and hold great technical academic and professional qualifications.
You have experience working with tenders and bids for industrial systems / control and protection systems.
You have genuine technical interest and are always open to develop your skills within other fields and willing to take over responsibility for large technical scopes.
Knowledge how to use Microsoft’s Office suite of software, especially Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Swedish is desirable.
You are a dynamic and social person who enjoys working with people from various business areas and parts of the world.

More about us
Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply by 31st of August! Due to summer holidays, there might be a delay in the recruitment process. However, we will contact all candidates as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
Recruiting Manager Mateus Damiao, mateus.damiao@hitachi-powergrids.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73, Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Specialist Petra Berggren, petra.berggren@hitachi-powergrids.com
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com