Design Lead Auxiliary Power

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0135568

Date Posted:

2026-07-27

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Plant Electrical Design is part of HVDC Engineering and manages the delivery of the auxiliary power system for HVDC stations. The system we manage includes equipment such as auxiliary transformers, medium & low voltage switchgear, diesel generator systems, batteries, UPS and cables. To be able to deliver the system in a safe and reliable way, we are now searching for more Design Leads to strengthen our team.

In this role, you will have the overall responsibility for the department’s scope of delivery regarding auxiliary power equipment, which includes system design, selectivity studies, equipment specification, cable and cable transit systems. Part of your tasks will be to ensure that our deliveries are time and cost efficient with expected quality. The design of the auxiliary system is complex and customized based on the customer requirements which makes our work challenging, but also very exciting since every project is different from another.

As a Design Lead, you will act as the leader of the team and guide your team of Designers throughout the various tasks within auxiliary power scope. You will also have a large global network since you will be part of a global and diverse team located in different countries around the world. We offer you a role where you can grow in various ways; in terms of visibility, in your leadership and in the mindset - so if you are ready to take on the role of a leader, we encourage you to apply!
We have two openings for this position. You will be based in Ludvika or Västerås.

How you´ll make an impact

• Take responsibility and manage all technical aspects, budget, and timeline of the auxiliary power in HVDC projects.
• Guide and coordinate your team of Designers and the daily work tasks, consisting of design of auxiliary power systems including SLD creation, load calculations, equipment dimensioning, specification reviews, customer meetings, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), and installation supervision.
• Lead customer meetings and interact with other internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Part of your daily work also consists of coordinating your team’s work tasks, manage contacts with other departments and external suppliers. 

Your background

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience within auxiliary power, selectivity studies or leading installation/commissioning of low voltage equipment.
• A couple of years of technical competence and leadership experience, including planning, delegation, guidance and follow-up.
• Good leadership skills, a collaborative approach, and willingness to contribute to team efforts.
• Strong communication skills in English (both written and spoken).
• Knowledge of CAD-tools that handle both electrical circuit diagrams and layouts is a plus.

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 Balaji Muthukumarasamy, [email protected]. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Malin Johansson, [email protected]

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

Due to summer vacations, the screening and selection process will begin in mid-August. Thank you for your understanding and patience during this period.

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