Senior Substation Automation Engineer in Power Quality Applications

The opportunity

A collaborative, forward-thinking R&D team developing the next generation of digital monitoring, edge computing, and communication technologies for medium- and high-voltage power equipment.
In this role, you will contribute to building solutions that Improve grid reliability and asset visibility, Enable secure data exchange between Nodes in SCADA systems and Create platforms on the virtual environment to support Data strategy.

How you'll make an impact

• Prepare, Develop and maintain NG SOM Engineering Flow.
• Contribute to Develop and Improve SOM platform reference architecture.
• Develop Edge and cloud concept for digital STATCOM.
• Develop basic substations in MicroSCADA HMI.
• Develop Gateway Solutions - MSX/RTU based solutions.
• Communication interfaces of entire SOM scope (IEC61850, SNMP, IEC104, MODBUS, etc.).
• Implement secured communication protocols.
• Define specific features of Hitachi Power Quality to vendors.
• Define the STATCOM requirement for PGGA.
• Maintain the backlog for PGGA and other vendor CRs and Bugs.
• Handle Bugs/CRs towards the SOM platform from application teams.
• Manage lifecycle management. Responsible to keep track of required licenses and follow up the procedures for required licenses.
• Study platform performance and faults to improve and provide alarm system.
• Provide requirements and features of SOM platform.
• Research and develop new technologies in Digital substations.
• Collaborate with Product owner.
• Support and collaborate test engineer to test the platform functions

Your background

• PHD or master's in software engineering or electrical engineering with experience in software development.
• Proficiency in SCADA systems, particularly MicroSCADA.
• Proficiency in data collection and Local storage and Edge framework.
• Strong understanding of communication protocols (IEC61850, SNMP, IEC104, MODBUS, OPC-UA).
• Experience with gateway solutions and RTU-based systems.
• Knowledge of secured communication protocols and cybersecurity measures.
• Analytical skills for troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Merit Substation project management experience, including backlog and lifecycle management.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Adaptability to new technologies and evolving project requirements.
• Merit Knowledge of Edge computing and Cloud infrastructure.

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 a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 48; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson .

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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-201347

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-23T23:50:03