Senior Auxiliary System Design

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
We are looking for a Senior Engineer in our team, where you can feel yourself secure and comfortable. G&PQS is working with FACTS applications in Västerås, Sweden. FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technology enables power system owners to increase capacity in the existing electric power system while improving electrical stability. As a result, more power reaches the customer with a minimal environmental impact and at lower investment costs compared to alternative solutions. Are you curious about how you can contribute to develop and deliver this state-of-the-art technology to customers in the global market? Find out below!
Your responsibilities
Your main task will be to work with auxiliary component and system design of our plants to assure the highest quality and robustness in our delivery projects and tenders. This also includes smaller or larger amounts of power system studies.
You will be in close contact with the other engineering disciplines, sub-suppliers, project managers, customers, and other Hitachi ABB Power Grids units globally.
You will also have close connection to research and development activities for our complete product portfolio.
As a Senior System Design Engineer, your mission will be defining the overall technical solutions and cover several technical areas, which provide great opportunities for varied and developing work.
Your tasks will include main circuit design and related design studies as well as possibilities to perform power system studies to verify the plants’ performances in our customers’ networks.

Your background
You hold a degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on electric power engineering or engineering physics.
You have +10 years of experience in high voltage product design and standardization
Knowledge of AC Auxiliary Power design (< 1 kV), DC Auxiliary Power design, UPS, Distribution panels, battery charger, low voltage cable design (<1kV), applicable global standards as IEC, ANSI, IEEE, i.e
You are experienced in dimensioning all part of the (AC/DC) Auxiliary system and it is components, manually or through tools as ETAP, FEBDOC, or similar.
You have an interest in and a passion for FACTS applications, power semiconductor technology and substation design.
It is considered as a merit if you have previous experience of working in tenders and are familiar with activities such as cost estimation, coordination with sales, understanding customer specification.
You have good communication skills and the wish to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Take the chance, apply today! Last day to send in your application (with CV and personal letter) is 12th of April 2021.
Recruiting manager Thomas Morberg, +46 107-38 00 61, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Stefan Andersson, +46 107-38 08 21; Ledarna: Lenny Larsson, +46 21-32 85 47; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 eller Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107- 38 51 42. Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Helena Stefansdottir, +46 107-38 53 98.
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 centers. 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