Jobs in Ludvika

Project Engineer - SCADA Expert HVDC Service

The Opportunity Would you like to work with control and monitoring systems in the world's most advanced HVDC stations? Energy is the foundation of a functioning society, and Hitachi Energy delivers power grid technology that serves over three billion people worldwide. We are now looking for a Project Engineer in Station Control & Monitoring for our HVDC team in Ludvika. Make a difference with us! You will become part of an international engineering team and be responsible for the central parts of the station's control system. Do you have experience working with SCADA, cybersecurity, or IT/OT infrastructure? Do you enjoy traveling and seeing your solutions in real-world applications? If so, you'll thrive with us. This role involves close collaboration with both customers and internal teams, where you contribute your technical expertise from design through commissioning. How You Will Impact · Design, implement, and verify solutions for the station's control and monitoring systems · Work with SCADA, HMI, OWS, and IT/OT infrastructure · Handle communication protocols such as IEC 61850, IEC 101/104, and EtherCAT · Work with system integration and cybersecurity solutions · Troubleshoot and develop technical solutions together with customers and project teams · Ensure high quality through structured and robust solutions Your Background · Post-secondary education in data technology, electrical engineering, or similar · Experience with power systems and IT/OT infrastructure · Experience with SCADA systems, HMI, or industrial automation · Strong collaboration skills and comfort working in international teams · Communicate fluently in English More About Us We believe that strong performance develops best in a work environment where people feel appreciated, supported, and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for each employee and contribute to engagement, performance, and development. By prioritizing well-being, we create a workplace where both individual and organizational success grow together. Our benefits package for these positions typically includes: Collective agreements, occupational pension, and the option to exchange salary for pension (for ITP1 and ITP2) Group life insurance and supplementary insurance Flexible working hours and working time reduction with a time bank Hybrid work and compensation to set up a home office (by agreement with your manager) Healthcare and wellness allowance Private health insurance including dental, glasses, and contact lenses (employee contribution: 140 kr/month via payroll deduction) Psychological support program Supplementary compensation during parental leave Training and professional development initiatives that support employee development Internal career opportunities both within Sweden and globally Benefits portal with thousands of discounts and offers The above benefits are only a selection and may vary depending on position level, geographic location, and employment type. Eligibility for benefits is governed by local regulations. Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Do you recognize yourself in the description above? We welcome your application! Selection is ongoing, so don't delay submitting your application. Please note that we are recruiting for multiple positions. This position may be subject to a background check. Recruiting Manager Emil Jansson, [email protected] will answer your questions about the role. 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 42. All other questions should be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Fredrik Söder, [email protected]

26. 8. 2026 5 5 4 3 1

HVDC Protection Associate Project Engineer

The Opportunity Are you passionate about power systems protection and eager to contribute to the energy transition? We are now looking for several HVDC Protection Project Engineers to join our global HVDC team in Ludvika. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, implementing, and testing advanced protection systems that enable reliable and efficient transmission of electricity across the world. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver innovative HVDC solutions that support grid stability and sustainable energy development. How You'll Make an Impact Lead and contribute to the specification, design, and engineering of HVDC protection systems for global projects. Perform protection studies including fault calculations, relay coordination, and stability analyses for HVDC converter stations and transmission systems. Develop and review protection philosophies, functional design specifications, logic diagrams, and test procedures. Configure, verify, and validate protection schemes to ensure reliable system performance and compliance with project requirements. Execute and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for protection equipment and systems. Provide technical expertise during commissioning and post-commissioning phases, supporting successful project delivery. Collaborate closely with project teams, customers, suppliers, and engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges and optimize solutions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced engineers within the organization. Your Background Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field. Minimum 1 year of experience in protection engineering, preferably within HVDC, FACTS, or power transmission systems. Desirable understanding of HVDC technology, converter topologies (VSC and/or LCC), and associated protection principles. Strong knowledge of high voltage substation protection and control systems, including design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of protection schemes for transmission and distribution networks. Experience with Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) settings, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting. Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as PSCAD, PSS®E, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory. Knowledge of international standards and communication protocols, including IEC 61850 and IEC 60255. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in global, multidisciplinary teams. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. More about us We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together. Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes: 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 The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations. 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: 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 Acquisition Partner Julia Wiklund, [email protected]

22. 8. 2026 6 5 5 4 1

HVDC System Design Project Manager

The opportunity Do you want to join our team of dedicated Sub-Project Managers in HVDC System Engineering organization and make an impact on future and existing business opportunities? You will become one of our great colleagues and take on delivery responsibility in a stimulating work environment where we support and help each other to grow. You will work cross-functionally with HVDC system design. Join us to advance your career, build an international network, and make a difference while opening a world of possibilities aligned with your interests and ambitions. How you'll make an impact Supporting projects and tenders for HVDC System Design - managing the scope, budget and schedule while ensuring quality requirements are met. Interface with other departments in the HVDC organization, representing your System Design team in project, tender and customer meetings. Participate in and moderate technical design reviews and technical problem solving. Take responsibility for the technical coordination of System Design deliveries as well as proactively managing risks and opportunities while ensuring quality in deliveries and communication. With more experience you get the opportunity to manage complex projects on your own. In other words, your ambition is the foundation for your development opportunities! Living Hitachi Energy's Leadership Pillars as a leader, which means living our vision, working together, delivering promises, and developing people. Your background You hold a Master's or Bachelor's degree in electrical power or electrical engineering. You have project management experience from working in technology-intensive projects or tenders. You have good communication and interpersonal skills and a drive to develop yourself, the team and the ways of working. You enjoy working in diverse and multicultural teams and you share your experiences and knowledge with your colleagues and learn from them. You are a flexible yet structured leader that enjoys problem solving. You drive continuous improvements as part of your daily operation. Fluency in English, spoken and written, is required and additional languages are considered an asset. 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 the onboarding 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? We are excited to hear from you! Recruiting Manager Lena Eklind, [email protected], will be happy to answer your questions regarding this 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].

15. 8. 2026 6 5 5 4 1

Project Engineering

The opportunity My name is Andrew Carruthers, and I hope to be your new manager here in Ludvika. I manage the software department called "Sequence and Interlocking", which is responsible for providing safe and reliable operation of the switchgear in an HVDC station. This means we solve interlocking principles, status configurations, automated switching sequences and "ready for" conditions among many other things, and we are a vital part of any HVDC station. My responsibility as your manager is to provide a culture of inclusion, respect and learning, so it feels exciting, challenging, fun and fulfilling when coming to work. We actively work on both soft skills and support each other in technical challenges and problems. "Teamwork at its best" is our goal. The chapters below under "How you'll make an impact" and "Your background" are to some extent a wish-list from our perspective. If you have parts of them or think you don't have all the qualifications necessary, apply and let us decide if we can provide you with a future here with us. We are now looking for several Project Engineers in control and protection software integration, part of HVDC at Hitachi Energy in Ludvika. At HVDC you will create a sustainable future by providing efficient ways to transport electrical power. If you are ready to meet the technological challenges within control and protection systems – together with a team of driven junior engineers and senior experts representing about 43 nationalities – then you can expect an equally exciting and ever-changing time ahead of you. How you'll make an impact Create concept design for our customized control and protection systems. Work with detailed design, system integration and test-based development. Perform verification of our control and protection schemes – executed in test rooms and on-site. Collaboration is, in other words, a central part of your new position that will provide you with a great starting point in our organization with possibilities of further career opportunities. It will also give you the benefit of traveling globally during the commissioning period at the end of each project. Lead a technical area and be part of a dedicated project team, in which we work together throughout all phases of our extensive projects. As an experienced engineer you would be part of a technical expert team providing guidance to junior engineers on technical issues and drive technical discussions with customers. Your background You hold a university degree within a relevant technical area along with competence within system design or electrical expertise. As a minimum, 5 years of work experience in control and protection systems or HVDC or other related experience. It is an advantage if you have worked with commissioning of control and protection systems or if you have experience with control and protection systems of HVDC projects. Other valuable experience is earlier work with AC relays or digital protections. You have what it takes to plan and organize your own workday. You are a driven problem solver who eagerly takes initiatives and always delivers on time and according to expectations. In this position you are expected to be away abroad for periods of time. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Swedish is a merit. 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 the onboarding 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! More information: Recruiting Manager Andrew Carruthers, [email protected], will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Julia Wiklund, [email protected]