Project Engineer HVDC System Performance

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The position as Project Engineer is within the HVDC System Performance Department.
This role requires you to travel to Middle East/Egypt for 6months to 1 year as Swedish employee.
Your responsibilities
You will be part of a team that is responsible for the overall performance of HVDC transmission including interaction with surrounding AC-networks, nearby DC links and related AC-Network stability studies.
Read, understand and question customer’s technical specifications.
Analyze and optimize system dynamic performance for HVDC systems in both steady-state and transient conditions.
Design, implement and validate “special” control and protection features requested in the project.
Support during testing of control and protection systems in-house on Real Time Simulators and on-site during commissioning around the world.
Replicate customer’s AC network (conventional and renewable) in various simulation platform and integrate it with HVDC link.
Your responsibility will cover everything from support of our Sales department during the marketing phase, over tenders and order projects.
You will be 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
We are looking for Masters or Doctors in the field of Electrical Power Engineering preferably few years’ experience in Power System studies.
Experience or fresh out of university Power System Studies Engineer – we are interested in all kinds of people.
Programming skills (Python, C ++) and interest in mainly electrical power simulation tools such as MATLAB, PSCAD, PSSE and DIgSILENT’s Power Factory.
Proficient in English since you will be part of an international environment, Arabic language is an advantage
As a person you need to be a team player and work in an analytical and structured manner.
Taking responsibility for your work and deliver on time.
Willing to travel

More about us
Welcome with your application by 8th 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 Zeeshan Ahmed, zeeshan.ahmed@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86, 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 Johanna Laiv, johanna.laiv@hitachienergy.com
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