The Opportunity

As a Control and Protection Manager you will be part of HVDC unit. You will lead a team of Commissioning Engineers specialized in MACH, IEDs, SCADA and HMI. You will have a direct interface with our customers. You will have the opportunity to develop your expertise in HVDC technology as well as your leadership skills in a fast-paced environment and you will have the possibility to influence several projects with your decisions making, in order to enable the energy grid transition faster and in a bigger scale.

This position is based in Ludvika, Sweden.

How you will make an impact

• Lead and develop a global team of Commissioning Engineers within Control and Protection
• Ensure high-quality execution and deliverables aligned with project timelines and customer expectations.
• Drive strategic planning and resource allocation for HVDC commissioning activities worldwide.
• Strengthen cross-functional collaboration and customer interfaces to optimize project outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement and process development within the commissioning domain.
• Support tendering and scope definition to secure successful project starts and transitions.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer science; Master’s or MBA is a plus
• Extensive experience in Control & Protection, SCADA, and commissioning of complex energy systems
• Solid understanding of HVDC technology and AC substations, including MACH and IEC61850
• Proven leadership and coaching skills in technical environments with high complexity
• Strong communication abilities and a pragmatic approach to standards and regulations
• Willingness to travel and manage multiple parallel activities in a dynamic global setting

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 an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you?

Welcome to apply for this position!

Recruiting Manager, Vasileios Sotiriou, vasileios.x.sotiriou@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Malin Johansson, malin.johansson@hitachienergy.com