Multidisciplinary Engineer for HVDC plant design

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation
You will be part of HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) business unit located in Ludvika. The unit develops, manufactures and sells DC transmission systems on a global market. It is used to transmit electricity over long distances and for power transmission via submarine cables. HVDC is also used to connect power systems.
We are looking for an engineer with a keen interest in technology who is willing to learn and develop. Various technical areas need to be considered and the willingness and ability to grasp design from various aspects is key to be successful in this role. You will take part in the transition to renewable energy and work with high voltage and high current in complex technical problems.
You are welcome to join our team if you are interested in combining high voltage topics with common sense performing electro-mechanical studies in a highly international environment!
Your responsibilities
Based on voltage, current and mechanical aspects design HVDC stations. Perform simulations and assessments during tenders and project execution as well as site verifications after construction of the sites.
Investigate technical queries related to Volt, Ampere as well as Newton.
Drive technical developments as well as process related improvements to make the HVDC technology more competitive for the future.
You will join a team of engineers who all are working with the HVDC station design from several different technical aspects and have plenty of opportunities to develop within different technical areas.

Your background
You probably hold a Master of Science degree in an electrical field, applied physics, power systems or similar.
Your personality and interest are of highest importance. You need to have a solid interest in technology and physics in order to be a good fit and at the same time want to combine the interest in technology with time and cost aspects delivering big infrastructure projects.
We look for a positive, problem solving individual with the attitude that everything is possible to do as a team.

More about us
In this position you can work both in Ludvika or Västerås.
Welcome to apply by 20th of October! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so the sooner you show your interest the better.
More information: Recruiting manager Anders Brännvall, +46 730-82 08 50, will be happy to answer your questions regarding this position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Torbjörn Wilund, +46 107-38 25 73, or Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 25 73; Ledarna: Christer Fridlund, +46 107-38 29 12; Unionen: Stefan Barkman, +46 107-38 33 04. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Renée Lundgren, +46 107-38 54 75.
Hitachi ABB Power Grids is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 36,000 people in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi ABB Power Grids balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid. www.hitachiabb-powergrids.com