Project Engineer HVDC

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
At HVDC you will create a sustainable future. If you are ready to meet the technological challenges within control and protection systems – together with a team of driven junior engineers and senior experts representing about 43 nationalities – then you can expect an equally exciting and ever-changing time ahead of you.
You will be part of HVDC within the Hitachi ABB Power Grid 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.
We are now looking for project engineers in control and protection software integration. We are offering positions at different levels, whether you are new to HVDC but have a passion for what we do or are experienced in the field. So, if you want to take the next step in your career, and contribute to develop a stronger, smarter, and greener grid – Join us now!
Your responsibilities
Create concept design for our customized control and protection systems.
Work with detailed design, system integration and test-based development.
Perform verification of our control and protection schemes – executed in test rooms and on-site.
Collaboration is, in other words, a central part of your new position that will provide you with a great starting point in our organization with possibilities of further career opportunities. It will also give you the benefit to travel globally during the commissioning period at the end of each project.
Lead a technical area and be part of a dedicated project team, in which we work together throughout all phases of our extensive projects.
As an experienced engineer you would be part of a technical expert team providing guidance to junior engineers in technical issues and drive technical discussions with customers.

Your background
You hold a university degree within a relevant technical area along with competence within system design or electrical expertise.
Experience or a big interest in control and protection systems is a requirement.
It is also an advantage if you have worked with commissioning of control and protection systems or if you have experience with control and protection system of HVDC project.
Other valuable experience is earlier work with AC relays or digital protections.
You have what it takes to plan and organize your own workday.
You are a driven problem solver who eagerly takes initiatives and always delivers on time and according to expectations.
In this position you are expected to be away abroad for periods of time.
Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before October 31. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so the sooner you show your interest the better!
More information: Recruiting Manager Fredrik Kihlborg, +46 107-38 01 79, 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 Alexandra Lind, alexandra.lind@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.
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