Project Technical Engineer - SCADA

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0143962

Date Posted:

2026-11-09

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We are a team of 15+ professionals located across multiple sites, delivering SCADA, Automation & Communication solutions for HVDC projects worldwide. Our scope includes SCADA, RTU, Communication Systems, and Cybersecurity, supporting projects throughout their lifecycle. We work with advanced control and monitoring systems that enable the reliable operation of critical power infrastructure.

Our team brings diverse technical and project backgrounds, enabling us to adapt to the dynamic project environment while ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and customer expectations. We are responsible for defining work breakdown structures, planning deliverables, and driving successful project execution within the SCADA and Automation domain.

We are looking for a person with strong leadership and interpersonal skills who can confidently navigate technical discussions with customers, coordinate cross-functional stakeholders, and drive suppliers to deliver high-quality solutions within agreed timelines. The ideal candidate combines technical understanding with the ability to build relationships, influence decisions, manage priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes in a fast-paced international environment.

How you'll make an impact

• Being proactive and solution oriented.
• Acting as a key technical contributor within SCADA and Automation system deliveries.
• Having customer and supplier-facing capabilities.
• Driving technical solutions and collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Supporting the integration of SCADA, RTU and communication systems in HVDC projects.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Your background

• Master's degree in a relevant engineering area.
• Hands-on experience from SCADA systems, RTU solutions, or industrial automation environments.
• Expertise within communication protocols, preferably related to SCADA and substation automation systems.
• Experience working with control systems, monitoring systems, HMI solutions, or related technologies is considered an advantage.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

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

Please note that we are hiring for multiple positions.

This role might be subject to a background check.

Recruiting Manager Selvakumar Dhiraviam, [email protected] 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 Fredrik Söder, [email protected]

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