Project Engineer

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 keep your lights on, the factories running, 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 = Innovation 
You will be part of HVDC unit within the Hitachi ABB Power Grids based in Ludvika. The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems.
Are you ready to join Hitachi ABB Power Grids for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don’t hesitate to apply even though you don’t meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join!
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Project Engineer, you will work mainly with electrical design of main circuit equipment in projects with medium to high complexity.
Specify main circuit equipment and perform equipment related studies. Complete assignments on projects cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. Coordinate high voltage equipment design including review of technical documents, evaluation of designs, technical support across different disciplines and projects
Collaborate with the Supply Chain function to ensure that technical requirements for equipment are communicated and agreed with potential suppliers
Witness tests of equipment and participate in commissioning on site
Provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accept as fit for purpose supplied equipment.
Collaborate with system design, mechanical design, and control for continuous improvement
Interact directly with customers and suppliers as well as work in project teams where technical coordination within scope and technical problem solving is part of the role
Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments
Maintain network of engineering professionals and share engineering best practice across different projects and disciplines
Live 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
We are looking for engaged, structured, persistent, well-organized, and driven person who is a true team player
Professional Engineering competence
Bachelor’s or MSc. degree in Electric Power Engineering or similar
You can make the complex simple and show creativity in your approach to problem solving
You are ready to work in an international and multicultural work environment
You have worked with High Voltage Equipment or have experience with performing studies for rating of high voltage equipment
Previous work experience in related area
Flexibility and an open mindset are important features to be successful in this role
Fluency in English, both written and spoken is required to be able to interact with various stakeholders

More about us
Welcome to apply before October 20! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager, Arash Mazaheri, +46 107-38 28 90, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73, or Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner, Renee Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75.
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 centers. 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