SE_Power Systems Engineering – Senior Principal Engineer (Level 5) till Hitachi Energy Sweden AB (18548)

oktober 26, 2026
Roll Systemingenjör – El
Kompetensområde Tekniskt arbete
Startdatum 2026-11-16
Slutdatum 2027-11-15
Omfattning 100%
Ort Västerås
Land Sweden
Sista svarsdatum 2026-11-02 (Offerter kommer att behandlas löpande)
Kontaktperson Anette Svensson (hitachi@keyman.se | )
Referensnummer #16628
Övergripande uppdragsbeskrivning

We are now looking for a SE_Power Systems Engineering – Senior Principal Engineer (Level 5)  to Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Västerås.

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.

Tasks and qualifications required extended beyond Senior and Principal Engineer above.

In addition, the below minimum requirements of education and experience:
• Well documented (10+ years) experience in relevant Engineering field
• On a national level unique competence relevant to the special q qualifications and requirements for the assignment
• Other factors which can qualify is a post-graduate degree (Doctor degree) in a relevant area or other documented credentials.

Additional Hiring Information for Supplier:

***Job Description:
The candidate is expected to present a wide experience in protection and control systems for MV/HV AC substations, and shall be able to take on the role as AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer for the AC part of HVDC stations. Typical competency requirements are:

• Good understanding of relay protection schemes – including protection, control, measurement, and supervision functionalities.
• Knowledge in various brands of protective relays (such as Hitachi, ABB, Siemens, GE) and application of the same.
• General knowhow in protection and control panel design, including typical business requirements and best practices.
• Experience from power systems studies and grid codes, have the ability to evaluate correctness of protection coordination and setting calculations.
• Good understanding of configurations and testing requirements for protection systems.
• Experience from reading technical specifications and managing sub-suppliers.

The AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer will be technical responsible for definition, costing and delivery of AC protection and control solutions in tender work as well as in execution projects. Detailed design and manufacturing will be sourced to sub-suppliers. Typical main tasks are:

• Translate customer specifications and protection schemes into conceptual design, and formulating clear requirements to our sub-suppliers.
• Evaluate sub-supplier quotes based on the specified requirements and future design.
• Continuously monitor the design and manufacturing process, as well as leading the design team in the dialogue with our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Review of detailed protection panel design, including interfaces to main components as and intercommunication links.
• Ensure compatibility between functional requirements, panel design, relay configuration and settings prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Review suppliers test program and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Remotely assist installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as needed.
• The role will report to the Electrical Design, AC Protection and Control team manager within the HVDC automation group.

***Profile:
-Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role/ environment
-Looking for someone who can hit the ground running
-Looking for a candidate who can project themselves within the team
-Leader mindset
-Good cross-functional communication and capabilities
-Technical project management skills
-English mandatory

***Important Info:
-International travel (mainly in Europe, but potentially globally) – approx once every quarter (potentially more, up to 20% of the time)
-Team: approx 50 people including Chennai Office – the candidate will interact with 5-10 people on a daily basis
-Office presence required 50% of the time (min)
-Please note – Customer requires a background check – this will be performed by Hitachi.

***Interview process:
Onsite – 121 with HM + team members – 60 mins.

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
 

Skallkrav

IMPORTANT Carefully read the full description of the role, requirements and specific qualifications wanted, areas of responsibility, background requested and additional employment information for the supplier to ensure that your set of competencies matches the role.
Fluency in both written and spoken English is mandatory.
IMPORTANT Confirm that your offered price is a gross price according to the information below. From this price the fee (4.23%) will be deducted.
Attach only ENGLISH CV in Word format under the Documents tab. PLEASE REMOVE company logos and photos. The CV is an important part of the evaluation of the consultant. It must clearly show that the consultant has the competence and experience required for the current assignment.
Provide consultant’s Date of Birth in the following format: YYYY – MM – DD by writing it in the Comment field after selecting Yes.
Provide consultant’s Nationality by writing the Nationality/Country holding Passport, in the Comment field after selecting Yes.
Provide consultant’s Gender by writing one of the following alternatives; Female / Male / Prefer not to answer; in the Comment field after selecting Yes.
The consultant is located in Sweden
Well documented (10+ years) experience in relevant Engineering field
Good understanding of configurations and testing requirements for protection systems.
Knowledge in various brands of protective relays (such as Hitachi, ABB, Siemens, GE) and application of the same.
Experience in protection and control systems for MV/HV AC substations.
Minimum 10 years of experience in a similar role/ environment

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PLEASE NOTE: From the offered hourly rate, the contractual fee of 4.23% (MSP 2,13% + KeyMan 2,1%) will be deducted.

If we end up in a contract the consultant must undergo a drug test before the assignment can start. The consultant then also must have a certificate for SSG-Entré and sign a NDA.

Some remote work WITHIN SWEDEN may be possible, but Onsite preferred.

For further details and conditions, see the attached documents.

 


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