The posting
Location:
Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden
Job ID:
R0146224
Date Posted:
2026-11-03
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
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.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Product Engineer – Power System Studies. This role is key to managing the lifecycle, requirements, configuration, and roadmap of our tools and solutions within the Power System Studies discipline. Embedded in the Engineering function, you’ll collaborate closely with technical teams to ensure our solutions meet both business needs and industry standards.
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.
- Collaborate, train colleagues, and offer technical support throughout the complete delivery.
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.
Please note that we are recruiting for multiple positions.
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 Antra Thuresson Löf, [email protected]
Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 or Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment
As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
