Technical Lead Engineer

The Opportunity

We are doing something unique in the energy industry - our technology enables larger amounts of electricity to reach customers with minimal environmental impact. As pioneers and market leaders, we deliver cutting-edge technology to customers all over the world.

Are you a driven team player with the ambition to grow through new challenges? Then this could be the right opportunity for you. Take the chance to become our Technical Lead Engineer and join a strong team of experts within Grid Automation Systems, based in Västerås.

You will be part of Network Control, which provides leading network control systems for managing planned and unplanned outages, generation, transmission, and distribution systems, SCADA and process control solutions, as well as tools for commercial energy management. Our solutions meet the most critical needs of power and energy utilities. You will work as a project Lead Engineer, in project deliveries of Network Manager. Network Manager is Hitachi Energy's SCADA/EMS/GMS system.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Take ownership of the overall technical solution in complex system delivery projects
• Plan and follow up on all technical activities to ensure smooth execution
• Lead and motivate a cross-functional project team to deliver high-quality results
• Collaborate directly with national and/or international customers to define and agree on system design
• Coordinate onboarding of team members and clarify technical project requirements
• Oversee and coordinate key project phases such as factory testing, installation, and final system verification
• Ensure that all technical work complies with cybersecurity standards and ethical guidelines
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our products and project processes

Your Background

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related technical field
• Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
• A collaborative team player with a positive and solution-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex ideas
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Experience in project management, SCADA-systems and/or Network Manager is considered meritorious

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? Welcome to apply now! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!

For questions about the position, contact Recruiting manager Lovisa Håkansson, lovisa.hakansson@hitachienergy.com

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Skogeby, +46 107-38 16 42; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Kevin Galloway, kevin.galloway@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Västerås, Sweden

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-200682

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-19T23:43:55