Project Engineer

Location: Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden Job ID: R0143828 Date Posted: 2026-10-12 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity HVDC is a technology that allows for an efficient and clean transmission of electricity over long distances, the interconnection of different grids and supports the green energy transition by allowing renewable energy to be interconnected to the grid. The team at HVDC Products are designing, manufacturing and testing the converter valves for HVDC and SVC applications. As a Project Engineer, you will be part of the Valve Cooling System team. The Valve Cooling System is a pressurized closed loop system with air cooled heat exchangers to dissipate power losses generated in high power converter valves. It is designed to meet the HVDC and Client requirements regarding performance, reliability and low maintenance. Our systems consist of pumps, vessels, filters, measuring devices, heat exchangers, interconnecting piping and redundant control and protection systems. How you'll make an impact By following the established HVDC processes, you will be onboarded as an engineer and get acquainted with the technology. After onboarding, you will be involved in a project as a support resource and go through the journey of a Cooling System engineer. The cooling system engineer creates the requirement specifications for the cooling systems, reviews the documentation from suppliers, clarifies technical points with clients and suppliers and participate on testing of the cooling systems for HVDC projects. The position requires sporadic travelling and working at suppliers’ facilities to perform system test (a period of one week, a few times per year. Site travelling can also happen, both for work and learning purposes. Your background You are a committed team member who is interested in technology, and ready to support and be supported by our Cooling System team. You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree within electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering Since you will be working in a global, multicultural environment, we expect you to be fluent in English, written and spoken alike. More About Us 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.​ Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to submit your application already today. Questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Nicole Bergman, nicole.bergman@hitachienergy.com 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 Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. 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