Electrical Plant Design Manager, HVDC

The Opportunity

The Electrical Plant Design team is part of engineering at HVDC, with the electrical design responsibilities for our green field HVDC Projects on a global scale. We are currently around 130 employees in 6 countries. We engineer the Auxiliary Power System of HVDC converter stations and the station cabling. From drawings to installation support and final documentation, we bring electrical systems to life - driving the green energy transition in close collaboration with our Plants Civil Engineering, Plants Mechanical Engineering and Plants Project Management offices. We are now looking for a Local Manager to lead our engineering team in Sweden.

In this position you will be leading a team of 20 people based in Sweden.

How you will make an impact

• In this role you will lead a local engineering team, who is responsible for Auxiliary Power System Design.
• Provide directions to ensure that safety, integrity, financial and contractual requirements are met.
• Support and plan that engineering teams are adequately resourced, developed and equipped to meet business needs.
• Plan and control the process in the engineering teams conducts regular reviews to ensure that the teams are delivering work according to the customer and Hitachi Energy requirements.
• Develop, implement and improve relevant processes, policies and procedures to improve effectiveness across the engineering function.
• Living Hitachi Energy Leadership Pillars as a leader to engage, develop, grow our people to enable connection to purpose, people, potential and performance.

Your background

• You hold a master's degree preferably in relevant field. Experience in, Technical Engineering for Power stations, HVDC, FACTS, Substations are qualifying
• As a person you have a passion for people and technology.
• You are driven and can take responsibilities and make your own decisions, for your scope and deliver on time in a dynamic environment.
• Since we work in an international environment you need to master spoken and written English.
• You are a genuine team player that seeks and enjoys collaboration with peers and partners.

What we offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More about us
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you?
Welcome to apply for this position!

Recruiting Manager, Thomas Lundgren, thomas.lundgren@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Ingrid Schjelderup, ingrid.schjelderup@hitachienergy.com.

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Client-provided location(s): Ludvika, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-152851

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-02T23:34:59