Project Engineering Manager

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0142632

Date Posted:

2026-08-31

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are looking for a project engineering manager who will coordinate all engineering activities in the assigned project, ensuring that activities related to all engineering disciplines within the project are completed cost-effectively in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, safety and integrity requirements. Activities associated with project engineering manager involve all engineering disciplines including design planning, the creation of budgets, schedules, risk assessments and the coordination of resources including personnel and equipment to complete all task defined in the engineering scope of the project.

How you'll make an impact

·       You will be in charge of initiating, planning, managing, and controlling the engineering scope in one of our complex projects.

·       You will be responsible for co-ordinating tasks, resources, stakeholders, and any other engineering elements of the project and managing conflicts between different aspects, making trade-offs, and evaluating resources.

·       You maintain a transparent picture status of your project, make decisions and set priorities that lead to maximum progress.

·       By anticipating understanding, and influencing time, cost, and scope you drive a positive impact on the project's agreed deliveries.

·       You are responsible for the engineering aspect of an EPC (Engineering Procurement Construction) project.

·       You report to a PD (Project Director), at the same time as you belong to a department with Project Engineering Managers (PEM) and Project Interface Managers (PIM).

·       Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background 

·       You hold a university degree with prior working experience in people, project management, or something similar.

·       You have experience working on large complex projects preferably civil engineering projects, and you approach challenges with an innovative and problem-solving mindset.

·       It is advantage to have experience with HVDC or PMI/PMP certifications.

·       You enjoy working in an organization that values transparency and freedom under responsibility you bring positive energy innovative thinking, and a genuine commitment.

·       You are confident in your leadership role, and you inspire and motivate your project team members.

·       You are curious and interested in technology.

·       You are fluent in english, and other languages spoken within the group are 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 benefits could be connected to this specific role.

More about us 

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

For more information please contact Recruiting Manager Viktor Forslund,  [email protected] , who can answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Magnus Rönnholm, [email protected].

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