Power System Studies Engineer, Västerås

The opportunity

With a pioneering technology-leading offering, Hitachi Power Quality Solutions supports the green energy transition with solutions that bring resilience, stability and increased capacity to the power grid. As a result, more renewable energy sources can be integrated, minimized environmental impacts and lower the risk of disruption in the grid.

At Hitachi, we value our people as our greatest asset, as we leverage diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences to foster a culture of innovation and collaboration. With our skilled and global project teams, we are there to support our customers worldwide to meet their sustainable goals, paving the way for a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. Join our team!

How you’ll make an impact

• Undertaking various simulation studies, such as dynamic performance studies, individually or as part of a team on a daily basis to analyze FACTS plants and verify their performance in the connected grid
• Making reports out of studies and presenting to customers
• Understanding customer needs by reading customer specifications and participating in customer meetings
• Coordination and communication with all disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries as well as in close connection to research and development activities
• Having ambition in learning and sharing critical knowledge in today’s power system
• As Sweden is the Global Center of Competence for FACTS engineering within Hitachi, you will be in frequent contact with the other engineering disciplines, sub-suppliers, project managers, customers and other Hitachi units in an international environment.

Your background

• You hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar and have at least five years of job experience within power systems analysis
• It is preferred that you have knowledge and experience of the programs and tools we are using: RTDS, PSCAD, PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, MATLAB, EMTP-RV, Python etc
• It is considered as a merit if you have previous experience in modelling of windfarms and studying their stability in projects with the STATCOM application along with Synchronous Condenser Machine modeling and studies
• It is considered as a merit if you have previous experience of working in tenders and are familiar with activities such as cost estimation, coordination with sales, understanding customer specification
• Since you will be working in an international environment it is essential that you communicate fluently in English. Additional language skills are qualifying but not required.
• It is essential that you are a curious person and have good communication skills, and like to work individually and as a team in a dynamic and multicultural environment

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 toTalent Acquisition Partner Antra Volujevica, antra.volujevica@hitachienergy.com

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