Project Engineer - Substation Automation System, HMI and SCADA

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy 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

You will be part of the Business Unit Grid Integration, located in Västerås. Grid and Power Quality Solutions (G&PQS) technologies provide more power and control in existing AC as well as green-field networks and have minimal environmental impact. With a complete portfolio and in-house manufacturing of key components, Hitachi Energy is a reliable partner in shaping the grid of the future. Please find out more about our world leading technology at https://www.hitachienergy.com/offering/product-and-system/facts.

At G&PQS you will create a sustainable future. If you are ready to meet the technological challenges within control and protection systems - together with a team of driven senior experts - then you can expect an equally exciting and ever-changing time ahead of you. We are looking to strengthen our SOM application team.

Your responsibilities

In this context you will:

• Development and Engineering of HMI and SCADA applications for FACTS in Aveva System Platform and Micro SCADA solutions
• Support our delivery organization with the assistance they need in order to successfully implement our new solution towards customer project. As well as supporting the tender organization for new opportunities.
• Work with our station interface, both locally and versus remote
• Train and support the organization in applying a new HMI and SCADA solution in our delivery projects.
• Work with detailed design, system integration and test-based development
• Perform HMI and SCADA verification of our control systems MACH - executed in test rooms and on-site.

You will become part of a dedicated project team, in which we work together throughout all phases of our extensive projects. Collaboration is, in other words, a central part of your new position that will provide you with a great starting point in our organization your possibilities of further career opportunities. It will also give you the benefit to travel globally during the commissioning period based on the project requirements.

Your Background

• You hold a university degree within a relevant technical area along with competence and experience within the IEC61850 domain.
• Significant Experience in Energy/Utility substation design
• Background in Electrical Control Systems and SCADA/DCS systems
• Knowledge Standards with emphasis on IEC61850
• Good working exposure in Aveva System Platform HMI design solutions
• Competency for substation automation engineering for station control systems based on Micro SCADA, with IEC61850-8-1 standard, MODBUS, OPC DA/UA etc.
• Good knowledge in Ethernet topologies and various redundancy concepts
• Experience within any of these fields are advantageous: IEC61850, HMI (Micro SCADA), event and database handling, communication protocols.
• You are a driven problem solver who eagerly takes initiatives and always delivers on time and according to expectations. Naturally, contributing to our continued development motivates you.
• Proficient in English since you will be part of an international setting where you will get to exchange knowledge with people from all over the world.

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

Your foundation is a university degree within a relevant technical area along with competence within HMI and SCADA design. Experience or a big interest in from either control systems or OT network configuration and design of operator interfaces is a requirement, whereas an understanding of electric power systems is a plus. As our new colleague you need to master English and enjoy working in an international setting where you will get to exchange knowledge with people from all over the world. In addition, you have what it takes to plan and organize your own workday. For us, that means that you are a driven problem solver who eagerly takes initiatives and always delivers on time and according to expectations. Naturally, contributing to our continued development motivates you.

Hiring Manager Anitha S, anitha.s@hitachienergy.com, will be happy to your questions about this position. Unione representatives: Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 eller Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043. All other questions should be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-178607

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-02-25T23:35:32