Power System Simulation Engineer

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0148716

Date Posted:

2026-10-22

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Are you enthusiastic about the latest technological advancements and their global impact? Do you excel in a dynamic setting where innovation intersects with power systems stability? Your search ends here! We´re actively seeking a Real Time Stimulation Specialist to spearhead our Grid Automation solutions.

“We are working every day at the edge of Protection & Control technology for Power Systems. Our work environment is dynamic, demanding but rewarding – you need to have strong practical and theoretical knowledge, desire to solve problems, focus and determination. Are you the one that we’re looking for?”

How you´ll make an impact

• Having real-time simulation and hardware-in-the-loop as area of expertise
• Working with colleagues in Research and Development for validation of products and applications
• Working together with the colleagues in the Technical Marketing team for homologation and certification of our products with the customers – preparing the RTDS tests prior to customer witnessing
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background 

• Master. Degree in electrical engineering, with proven experience in the power systems real-time simulation and/or hardware-in-the-loop
• Proficiency in English is required. Knowledge in Swedish is considered a benefit
• Strong knowledge in Power Systems is considered a benefit
• You are pro-active and goal oriented
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 tools
• The ideal candidate is flexible, solution oriented and with multitasking skills

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: Klas Koppari, 010-738 13 45, Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 10 7387043. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Filip Henriksson, [email protected].

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