Electrical Design Engineer - HVDC

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB is looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer in Vaesteras to join its engineering organization focused on HVDC solutions for offshore wind. The role involves developing and integrating electrical solutions across the project lifecycle, from tendering and design through installation and commissioning support, working with internal teams and external partners.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical design documentation, including cable block diagrams, cable schedules, circuit diagrams and related engineering documents.
• Support the integration of supplier-delivered systems into the overall HVDC solution.
• Review, specify and approve electrical design deliverables from suppliers and engineering partners.
• Coordinate technical interfaces between suppliers and cross-functional project teams.
• Contribute technical expertise during tendering, design and project execution.
• Support installation, testing and commissioning, remotely and at project sites when required.
• Identify and resolve technical issues to ensure safe, high-quality delivery.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical education.
• At least 5 years of experience in electrical design within power systems, substations, HVDC, industrial automation or related fields.
• Experience with secondary systems design in substations, power transmission or comparable industries.
• Solid understanding of electrical equipment, low-voltage control systems and automation applications.
• Fluent English and strong communication skills in international project environments.

Required skills

• Documented experience using E3. Series CAD for electrical design and documentation.
• Knowledge of tools such as Engineering Base, AutoCAD Electrical or similar.

What we offer

• Collective agreement, occupational pension and salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2).
• Group life insurance and additional insurances.
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in a time bank.
• Hybrid work and allowances for setting up a home workplace.
• Health care and wellness allowance, health insurance including dental, spectacles and contact lenses allowance.
• Psychological support program, parental leave compensation, training and internal career possibilities.