Project Engineer – Network and data communication

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Our Grid Integration support customers in creating stronger, smarter, and greener grids adapted to meet the needs of the changing power landscape. Our system solutions are designed and delivered to provide the highest lifecycle value with the lowest risk.
Do you want to energize your career by working in challenging customer projects with advanced power and electrical systems? Hitachi Energy 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 Station Operation and Monitoring Engineers within our Global Engineering/Control & Protection Software Design department. If you have the necessary drive and results focus, Hitachi Energy GPQS offers a stimulating and dynamic environment in a global context where you will be working at the forefront of the industry. We offer you a role where you can grow in various ways: in terms of visibility, in your leadership and in the mindset.
Personal traits
Believe in collaboration and knowledge sharing to support your colleagues’ personal and professional development.
Exceptional communication skills packed with positive "can do” attitude.
Adaptable interpersonal skills and a history of successfully navigating dynamic and diverse work environments
A bias for action and ability to operationalize high-level strategic goals into concrete and actionable project plans.
Servant leadership to lead diverse and distributed project members in a matrix environment.

If you recognize yourself in the description above, you are warmly welcome to join our great team in Grid and Power Quality Solutions! Don’t hesitate to apply even if you feel that you don’t fulfill all requirements!
Your responsibilities
As Network Engineer, you will work with high quality deliveries and cost-efficient engineering solutions for our customers.
In close collaboration with our Control Application engineers and other colleagues you will take responsibility for design of network topology, configuration of network devices and verification of network communication related to our Power Quality control system.
To achieve this, you will need to have frequent contact with other engineering groups, project managers, local Hitachi Energy offices and our customers.

Your background
We are looking for a driven, teamwork-oriented achiever for this position. We would welcome applications from experienced professionals, as well as driven younger applicants who are keen to take their carriers to the next level. To excel in this position, you need to be organized, responsive and solution-driven, with a strong focus on delivering results and serving the customer.
Preferably you have a B.Sc. in engineering, with a specialisation in data communication and network technology. Similar training can also be considered.
In combination to formal training you preferably have some years of experience from similar engineering positions working with process- or substation automation and operator interfaces. Relevant experience in some of the following areas is required:
Windows and Active Directory administration
Network administration and network security
Hands on experience using Linux
Configuration and troubleshooting of firewalls, network switches, File Transfer, data diodes and other network devices
Knowledge of commonly used Layer2&3 switching protocols
Experience in troubleshooting TCP/IP network
Commonly used Protocols like LDAP, SMB, SFTP, HTTP, SSL etc.
Network Time Protocol
Syslog/SNMP
Backup and restore devices and software configuration

Experience of Hitachi Energy control system MACH TM is considered a merit.
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
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before October 18! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting manager Lisa Ling, +4670 638 46 72, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position.
More information: 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 can be directed to Talent Partner Renée Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75.
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