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Substation Automation R&D Engineer

The opportunity

You will be part of the Business Unit Grid Integration, located in Västerås. Grid and Power Quality Solutions Service (GPQSS) technologies provide more power and control in existing AC as well as green-field networks and have minimal environmental impact.  With a complete portfolio and in-house manufacturing of key components, Hitachi Energy is a reliable partner in shaping the grid of the future.

How you´ll make an impact

  • Development and Engineering of applications for Substation Automation Systems with Gateways, HMI and Communication.

  • Cooperation with our team for IED-engineering to establish the data exchange between bay-level and station-level.

  • Engineering and testing of NCC interface.

  • Support our delivery organization with the assistance they need in order to successfully implement our new solution towards customer project. As well as supporting the tender organization for new opportunities.

  • You will become part of a dedicated team, in which we work together to handle all requirements from different stakeholders, collaboration is, in other words, a central part of your new position and is a key competence which will enable your possibilities of further career opportunities and personal growth.

  • 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

  • You hold a university degree within a relevant technical area along with competence and experience within the IEC61850 domain.

  • Grid Automation P&C and SAS products deep knowledge.

  • Competency for substation automation engineering for station control systems based on MicroSCADA X, MODBUS, OPC DA/UA etc.

  • Good knowledge in Ethernet topologies and various redundancy concepts

  • You will work together with experts in the field. It is an advantage if you have worked within a SCRUM, Agile or Lean setup previously.

  • You are a driven problem solver who eagerly takes initiatives and always delivers on time and according to expectations. Naturally, contributing to our continued development motivates you.

  • Proficient in English since you will be part of an international setting where you will get to exchange knowledge with people from all over the world.

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!

Recruiting Nima Sadr-Momtazy, nima.sadr-momtazi@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42, and Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Gustaf Hedström, gustaf.hedstrom@hitachienergy.com 

Location Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-05-27
Reference number R0090442

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.