System design engineer - Insulation coordination

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The Power Grids division is the world's leading supplier of power and automation products, systems and service solutions for the entire value chain from power generation to the transmission and distribution of electricity. The offer spans transformers, high voltage products, systems for power transmission and solutions and automation for integration and interconnecting power grids – to enable a stronger, smarter and greener grid.
HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) is a business unit within Hitachi ABB Power Grids division located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. This Hitachi ABB Power Grids developed HVDC technology is used to transmit electricity over long distances, for power transmission via submarine cables and to connect power systems. In the transition to more renewable energy and less fossil fuel power plants, DC transmission is a key component to make it possible for the power systems in the world to cope with the new technical challenges.
In the field of insulation coordination, you will optimize the insulation levels within the HVDC converter station. The work includes dimensioning voltage limiting devices, surge arresters and ac and dc breaker based on different fault scenarios – all to find the best solution. Simulations are mainly being done using the tool PSCAD/EMTDC. Important part of the work is to set up the model to be used for simulations with the project/tender specific data.
Your responsibilities
To grow with each task, enabling yourself to develop and take more and more responsibility. HVDC is a complex product, there is always more to learn.
To successfully take on this position, you need to be thorough and structured with a high technical interest and strive for good solutions within the set time limits. You will be involved in projects, tenders, base and R&D work.
To study and verify the overvoltage protection scheme through simulations in PSCAD/EMTDC. Including specifying fault scenarios to be investigated for the project and simulate the overvoltage’s that will be input for equipment specifications and mechanical layout.
To handle the interface with other interfacing departments. Ensuring you understand their needs, and they yours, and to work for a good corporation for best end results together.
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
You have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant area of Engineering.
You are proficient in English, since you will be part of a company that operates on the global arena.
Have ability to work independently but also in team with dedicated focus, ambition and drive.
Have ability to work in an accurate and structured way.

More about us
Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Torbjörn Wilund +46 240-78 25 73, Unionen: Stefan Barkman +46 240-78 33 04, Ledarna: Christer Fridlund +46 240-78 29 12. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Petra Berggren, petra.beggren@hitachi-powergrids.com
Welcome to apply before 18th of November!
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