
Hitachi Energy Sweden AB · Ludvika
The Opportunity: This is an exciting opportunity to join a global team working at the forefront of advanced powersystem technology. As a Testing & Commissioning...
This is an exciting opportunity to join a global team working at the forefront of advanced powersystem technology. As a Testing & Commissioning Engineer, you will contribute to ensuring that highly complex HVDC systems are delivered with the reliability, performance, and safety required for modern energy infrastructure worldwide.
In this role, you will be involved in the full commissioning lifecycle—applying structured testing, verification, and quality assurance practices to confirm that systems meet their design intent and operate seamlessly once energized. Industrywide, commissioning engineers play a crucial role in validating system functionality, interpreting test results, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and performance standards.
You will be part of an environment that values continuous improvement, technical curiosity, and cross functional collaboration. This role also gives you the opportunity to work with diverse teams across international project sites, gaining exposure to innovative technologies and contributing to sustainable energy solutions. For someone who enjoys problem-solving, hands-on engineering, and learning in dynamic settings, this position offers strong development potential and meaningful global impact.
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Are you ready to join Hitachi Energy for a career with no limits and a place where you can be yourself? We are ready for you! Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis so we encourage you to apply today.
Recruiting manager, Saliya-Bandara Tennakoon – saliya-bandara.tennakoon@hitachienergy.com, will 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 10 7387043.
Any other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Davidsson Drakou johanna.davidsson-drakou@hitachienergy.com.
The opportunity The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems and service offerings keeps our customers ahead. Developing solutions for our customers all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will challenge and enrich your work and your mind. As a Control and Protection Commissioning Engineer you will be part of the HVDC unit. You will get involved in the later stages of system testing at Hitachi Energy premises and lead commissioning activities of Control and Protection and SCADA at customer sites. You will be part of the hand-over and trial operations of HVDC links, with a direct interface with customers and opportunities to travel globally. How you’ll make an impact Organize and execute testing and commissioning activities, including test equipment management. Participate in technical discussions with clients and consultants. Ensure full understanding of scope and division of work. Communicate all changes to the Commissioning Manager. Ensure customer commitments are met according to contract. Support tender work related to commissioning scope. Analyze disturbances during commissioning and operation. Live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity. Your background Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Experience in Control and Protection or SCADA from design or testing stages. Experience in AC substations or HVDC technology. Experience in commissioning work in plants of varying size and complexity. Knowledge of MACH, IEC61850, HVDC projects or IED relay programming is an advantage. Fluency in English. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously. What we offer Collective agreement Flexible working time Health care and wellness allowance Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy, both in Sweden and globally Mentor support during onboarding Various trainings and education supporting employee development A diverse company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden Supplementary compensation for parental leave Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks Additional benefits may apply 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! Please note that we are hiring for multiple positions. 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; 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 Magnus Rönnholm, magnus.ronnholm@hitachienergy.com.
Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable energy future? We are now looking for a Mechanical Plant Design Engineer to join an exciting HVDC project in a highly skilled and international team. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, and developing mechanical solutions for HVDC power plants. You will be part of a team dedicated to delivering high-quality layouts and designs for various areas within the station, working in the NX CAD environment with Teamcenter as a supporting system. In this role, you will create 3D models and 2D drawings for components and plant layouts, as well as develop station layouts and provide input to civil design. Your work will include designing steel structures, connectors, insulators, and related components, while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and design guidelines. You will also provide technical support during installation and commissioning, prepare technical documentation and bills of materials, and collaborate closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Additionally, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support customer satisfaction, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards in all aspects of your work. Our client is located in Ludvika Being a consultant at Nexer Tech Talent Nexer Tech Talent specialize in giving tech talents the ultimate start in their careers. For this role, you will be employed by Nexer Tech Talent but work at our client in Ludvika. Desired qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field A couple of years experience in a related field Experience working in NX and Teamcenter Strong communication skills and fluency in English A collaborative and solution-oriented mindset Application Does this sound like you? We are constantly screening resumes, therefore please submit your application as soon as possible. If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact Tech Recruiter Kristofer Hedlund at Kristofer.Hedlund@nexergroup.com We are looking forward to hearing from you! About Nexer Tech Talent Nexer Tech Talent is part of the Nexer Group – a tech company with deep roots in Swedish entrepreneurship and innovation. Together, we are over 2500 employees in 16 countries who, for more than 35 years, have helped our clients stay ahead strategically, technologically, and communicatively. Learn more about Nexer Tech Talent here.
Role purpose You will work together with our project team as an owner for electrical design - taking a data-centre project from early concept through detailed design, procurement, construction support and handover, aligned to Eco Data Center's reference architectures and governance. You’ll lead technical due diligence (TDD) for electrical scope, drive vendor selection, and make pragmatic trade-offs across resilience, protection philosophy, maintainability and cost. What you’ll own · End-to-end electrical fitout workstream plan, deliverables and decision log · Electrical interfaces across UPS, switchgear, generators, BMS/EPMS, fire and commissioning · TDD responses for electrical scope with traceable assumptions and evidence · Equipment and vendor strategy: specifications, bid evaluations, clarifications, FAT/SAT input · Design issue resolution during construction (RFIs, changes, non-conformance, energisation readiness) Key responsibilities · Lead the electrical design from early phase through construction, ensuring outputs are buildable, operable and maintainable · Produce and defend electrical design decisions (topology, redundancy, protection philosophy, short-circuit considerations, maintainability) · Translate customer requirements into robust fitout solutions, including options analysis and cost/benefit trade-offs · Write technical specifications and RFQs for major electrical packages; run structured bid evaluation and clarification processes · Act as technical representative with suppliers: clarification logs, performance criteria, testing/acceptance inputs · Control technical scope and change: identify risks early, prevent scope creep, drive decisions and closures · Work effectively in Nordic delivery environments: clear cadence, transparent stakeholder comms, pragmatic decision-making Typical electrical scope (indicative) · MV/LV distribution architecture and interfaces · Switchgear and protection/coordination intent (as required by project stage and governance) · UPS integration, generator interfaces, power quality considerations · Earthing/bonding philosophy and resilience considerations · Controls and monitoring interfaces (BMS/EPMS), alarms, commissioning readiness inputs · Energisation planning support and handover documentation requirements Key interfaces · CTO / technical governance (alignment to principles, waivers where needed) · Mechanical technical lead (cooling loads, sequencing, controls interfaces) · Controls/BMS/EPMS stakeholders (monitoring, alarms, integration approach, commissioning strategy) · Project/construction leadership (schedule, risks, changes, installation constraints, energisation readiness focus) · Procurement and key vendors (technical packs, evaluation, testing/acceptance criteria) What good looks like in the first 90 days · Electrical workstream plan established with dependencies, interfaces and decision gates · TDD responses delivered with strong traceability, timely closures and minimal rework · RFQ/spec packs issued for priority packages; bid evaluation framework running cleanly · Clear interface agreements across UPS/switchgear/generators/BMS/EPMS and site delivery teams · Practical construction support cadence in place (RFI triage, change control, energisation readiness focus) Experience and capabilities · Proven ownership of electrical design on mission-critical projects (data centres strongly preferred) · Deep electrical discipline expertise and confidence leading technical reviews and design decisions · Strong procurement and vendor management experience (specs, bid evaluations, technical clarifications) · Evidence-led communication: assumptions, options and rationale that stand up in review · Structured problem-solving under schedule pressure; comfortable managing high-stakes trade-offs · Strong collaboration style across multi-discipline teams and site delivery stakeholders