Project Lead 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 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
Take on a challenging role and contribute to our big, worldwide interesting HVDC projects. As a Project Lead Engineer, you will be part of HVDC division within the Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Ludvika. HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used to transmit power through long distances at minimal loss, using overhead lines, land and sea cable systems. Please find out more about our world leading technologies at https://www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com/offering/product-and-system/hvdc
When you want to contribute to our growth and improve our user’s experience by developing solutions for HVDC, seize this opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology – and be provided with great opportunities to further develop your skillset.
Your responsibilities
Lead and motivate a group of technical people.
Act as a problem solver and take responsibility for HVDC solutions.
Day-to-day interaction with different functions and joint problem solving within the core team for efficient collaboration and continuous competency development.
Coordinate groups within tenders and projects. Our tenders vary from a couple of months to a couple of years until we receive the contract for the project, whereas the duration of projects typically is three to four years and the process includes all the way from design to support of installation and commissioning. The projects scope is all over the world and includes both land stations as well as offshore stations.
It is important that you understand all technical HVDC areas.
You can look forward to interesting travels to meet customers and visit the sites.
You will 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
Education in engineering or a Master degree within electrical power, mechanical design or physics.
At least several years of work experience within energy field of electrical power, preferably with HVDC.
Leadership experience and having participated in site work, commissioning and testing, is a benefit.
Knowledge of HVDC technology and experience in the design process for HVDC projects is important.
You interact well within the team and have a genuine technical interest and competence.
You keep good structure, take ownership of the technical solution and lead people in a positive way for best results.
You are flexible and enjoy a changing work environment, as you will spend a big part of your time to technical coordination.
As safety and quality come first, it is important that you take not only plant area into consideration but also have an overall picture when larger changes are being done.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 24th of February! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
More information: Recruiting Manager Mats Hyttinen, +46 107-38 22 07, 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 Hanna Kontsu, +46 107-38 53 25.
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. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com