Project Technical Engineer

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0131152

Date Posted:

2026-09-02

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

You will be part of HVDC unit within the Hitachi Energy based in Ludvika.
The HVDC technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used to transmit power over long distances with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground and submarine cable systems.
Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? 
We are interested to learn more about you and what you can contribute with so don't hesitate to apply even though you don't meet all requirements. A team with great cooperation and with diverse backgrounds 
is waiting for you to join!

How you´ll make an impact

• As a Project Engineer, you will work mainly with electrical design of main circuit equipment in projects with medium to high complexity.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain function to ensure that technical requirements for equipment are communicated and agreed with potential suppliers.
• Witness tests of equipment and participate in commissioning on site and provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accept as fit for purpose supplied equipment.
• Collaborate with system design, mechanical design, and control for continuous improvement.
• Interact directly with customers and suppliers as well as work in project teams where technical coordination within scope and technical problem solving is part of the role.
• Attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments. 
• Maintain network of engineering professionals and share engineering best practice across different projects and disciplines.
• Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• We are looking for an engaged, structured, persistent, well-organized, and driven person who is a true team player.
• You should have professional engineering competence and a Bachelor’s or MSc. degree in Electric Power Engineering or similar.
• You can make the complex simple and show creativity in your approach to problem solving.
• You are ready to work in an international and multicultural work environment.
• You have worked with High Voltage Equipment or have experience with performing studies for rating of high voltage equipment.
• Previous work experience in related area
• Flexibility and an open mindset are important features to be successful in this role
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken is required to be able to interact with various stakeholders.

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2) ​

• Group life insurance and additional insurances. ​

• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank ​

• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager) ​

• Health care and wellness allowance ​

• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek/month via salary deduction) ​

• Psychological support program ​

• Supplementary compensation for parental leave ​

• Various trainings and education supporting employee development  ​

• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally ​

• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks ​

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.