System Design and Simulation 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 keep your lights on, the factories running, 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 = Innovation
HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. This developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. HVDC is also used to connect power systems. Please find out more about our world leading technology at www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com/.
You will be part of a team that is responsible for the overall performance of an HVDC transmission including interaction with surrounding AC-networks.
Your responsibilities
Working at the system design and simulation department.
Working with analysis and optimizations of the system dynamic performance for our HVDC-deliveries including development of control algorithms.
Supporting during testing of control and protection systems in house and at our sites around the world.
The tools we use are mainly PSCAD, PSSE and Power Factory.
Living 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
We are looking for Bachelors, Masters and Doctors in the field of Electric Power Engineering or Engineering Physics.
Experience of system studies and/or HVDC and/or off-shore wind power systems is desirable.
You are familiar with the programs and tools we use, such as PSCAD/EMTDC, Matlab, PSSE and DIgSILENT’s PowerFactory.
Since we work in an international environment you need to master spoken and written English.
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.

More about us
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 8th of April Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!
Recruiting Manager, Ulf Radbrandt, +46 107-38 33 57, 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, Petra Berggren, +46 107-38 00 27.
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