SE_Power Systems Engineering – Principal Engineer (Level 4) till Hitachi Energy Sweden AB (15685)

november 5, 2025
Roll Systemingenjör – El
Kompetensområde Tekniskt arbete
Startdatum 2025-11-17
Slutdatum 2026-11-02
Omfattning 100%
Ort Västerås
Land Sweden
Sista svarsdatum 2025-11-13 (Offerter kommer att behandlas löpande)
Kontaktperson Anette Svensson (hitachi@keyman.se | 073-091 19 23)
Referensnummer #14285
Övergripande uppdragsbeskrivning

We are now looking for a SE_Power Systems Engineering – Principal Engineer (Level 4) to Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Västerås.,

Additional Hiring Information for Supplier
Control System Performance Engineering Expert

We specialize in FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technology, which enhances power system capacity and stability. This allows more power to reach customers with minimal environmental impact and lower costs.

We are expanding our team and looking for skilled engineers with expertise in power systems and control systems for power converters. Your main task will be to ensure the dynamic performance of our control solutions based on customer grid code requirements.

How you’ll make an impact:

  • Support developing base solutions of the existing control system of various FACTS converters and new project specific functionalities for the control system dynamic performance of FACTS applications.
  • Responsible for the control system performance throughout the project execution from start to commissioning.
  • Undertake PSCAD and RTDS simulation studies individually or as part of a team to verify control dynamic performance of our FACTS solution.
  • Participate in verification test of the control dynamic system performance in the Factory Acceptance and Commissioning Tests.
  • Collaborate cross functionally as well as within the team, train colleagues, and offer technical support throughout the complete delivery of the project.
  • Support tenders, delivery projects, and R&D activities during control system dynamic performance studies.
  • Making reports out of verification investigations and presenting them to customers..
  • Understanding customer needs by reading customer specifications and participating in customer meetings.
  • Coordinate and communicate with all disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries, as well as being in close connection to research and development activities.
  • Having ambition in learning and sharing critical knowledge in today’s power system and control system of high-power convertors for FACTS applications.
  • As Sweden is the Global Center of Competence for FACTS engineering within Hitachi Energy, you will be in frequent contact with the other engineering disciplines, project managers, customers and other Hitachi Energy units in an international environment.
Your background:
  • You hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar.
  • You are an expert in power systems and control system analysis and have at least 15 years of job experience in this field.
  • You have strong knowledge and background in control theories of high-power electronic converters.
  • You have solid knowledge in PSCAD, RTDS, and Hidraw or any equivalent tool to develop control systems that runs in real system installed in field.
  • You have hands-on experience in developing complex control functions in Hitachi Energy’s MACH control systems using Hidraw or in an equivalent C/C++ platform.
  • Since you will be working in an international environment it is essential that you communicate fluently in English. Additional language skills are qualifying but not required.
  • Your ability to work independently, in a team, and to assume responsibility for given tasks is a key to success.
  • It is essential that you have good communication skills and can work in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
  • We believe that you are a curious person with the ability to learn quickly and develop in the short and long term.
NOTE!
  • Possible to work from Stockholm or Gothenburg (from Hitachi offices).
  • Remote work: 2 days/week possible.
Description:
Power systems engineering includes the planning, design, development, testing, installation, and co-ordination of related activities involving HV electrical systems and the main components. It also co-ordinates activities internally and with other groups to effectively accomplish objectives requiring knowledge of associated functions and related engineering fields. Use computers and selected programs for such matters as preparing reports and conducting analyses, e.g., cable calculations.

Independently and leading other engineers, perform various engineering duties requiring the exercise of judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices, towards set goals. Lead, plan, conduct and coordinate a range of complex engineering activities encompassing one or more engineering disciplines. Serve as consultant to management and customers regarding advanced technical studies, their potential application and the resolution of complex problems. Coordinate major engineering tasks of substantial impact to HITACHI ENERGY. Proactively develop and implement measures to improve operations and customer satisfaction.

Minimum requirements of education and experience:
• Minimum six (6) years of work experience within the relevant field including leadership/management and a bachelor or master’s degree or
• Another technical degree with more than 15 years of work experience within relevant field.
• Working command of the English language.

EXPLANATION ON LEVELS:
Levels with numbers (1-5): Increasing experience from 1=Very Junior up to 5=Very Experienced
Levels with letters (A-F): Increasing experience from F=Very Junior up to A=Very Experienced
 

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Some remote work WITHIN SWEDEN is possible – 2 days/week possible.

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