Project Engineer – Control System

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Do you want to energize your career by working in challenging customer projects with advanced power and electrical systems? Grid and Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) unit (former FACTS – Flexible AC Transmission Systems) in Västerås, part of the group’s Power Grids business, currently has several vacancies for Control Application Engineers within our Power Quality\Engineering’s Control Application department. If you have the necessary drive and results focus, GPQS offers a stimulating and dynamic environment in a global context where you will be working at the forefront of the industry.
Your responsibilities
As Control Application Engineer within Power Quality\Engineering’s Control Design organization, you will work with high quality deliveries and cost-efficient engineering solutions for our customers.
You will have the opportunity to participate in Control Application engineering from design to implementation, verification and commissioning in delivery projects with focus on power control algorithms and logic for FACTS devices
Each project task has specific requirements regarding control functionality and to achieve this, you will need to have frequent contact with other engineering groups, project managers, local Hitachi Energy offices and our customers.
In this position you will also have the opportunity to get real-life experience of how Power Quality plants operate around the globe.
Commissioning trips of typically 3-5 weeks, up to 2-3 times annually may occur

Your background
We are looking for a driven, teamwork-orientated achiever for this position.
We would welcome applications from experienced professionals, as well as driven younger applicants who are keen to take their careers to the next level.
To excel in this position, you need to be organized, responsive and solution-driven, with a strong focus on delivering high quality results and serving the customer.
A BSc or MSc in engineering, with a specialisation in Power systems, automatic control theory, software engineering or similar is required.
Preferably you combine your education with some years of experience from similar engineering positions working with deliveries of electrical power plants, converter stations, process control systems or substation automation.
An outgoing personality is a must, as this job entails a great deal of customer contacts and close cooperation with colleagues and suppliers.
Hitachi Energy is a truly global company and proficiency in English is required.

More about us
Ready for a new exciting challenge? Welcome with your application by October 26!
Recruiting manager Lisa Ling, +46 706-38 46 72, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson, +46 107- 38 08 21; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107- 38 51 42. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Helena Stefansdottir, +46 107-38 53 98.
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