Global Engineering Manager hos Hitachi Energy, Västerås

The opportunity

The HVDC market for large scale (Giga Watt) projects, both offshore wind and onshore, is booming. HVDC technology is a key enabler for the energy transition. The new technology interfaces to existing grids and also to novel renewable energy sources. The HVDC Department for Automation & Communication employs engineers who possess long experience in the fields of Electrical Desing, AC Protection & Control, SCADA & HMI and Auxilliary Automation executing on IT/OT/CS & Telecom infrastructure. In this recruitment, the open position is for a Global Engineering Office Manager in that Department

As the Global Engineering Manager Electrical Design and AC Protection & Control, you will lead an Office of expert engineers. The engineers will participate in tenders and execution projects where they define, procure and monitor delivery of Substation Automation (SA) and Protection &Control systems for AC substations (AC P&C) as parts of HVDC systems' deliveries.

Your Office's scope of responsibility is an integral part of the overall Automation system within the complete HVDC project delivery, posing high demands on you and your team's ability to collaborate and interface with many colleagues across our organization. As Global Engineering Office Manager you will monitor engineering progress and staff needs in all ongoing Tenders and Projects.

Your background

• You have at least 5 years or more of management experience leading technical teams
• You have a solid technical background in electrical design of Substation Automation and Protection & Control systems
• You have good knowledge of designing according to the relevant grid codes and from validating designs using grid network studies

You have practical experience of design as well as documented field and commissioning experience.

You have lead organizations working extensively with sub-suppliers and partners for deliveries

As a person you are goal-oriented and with a leadership style that allows your teams to perform independently

You are a good communicator and strong in building internal and external relationships

You have an Electrical Engineering degree at M.Sc. or corresponding level

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 training 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 type of contract. 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 Stefan E. Johansson, stefan.e.johansson@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 (10) 7389148; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 46; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Fredrik Söder, fredrik.soder@hitachienergy.com