{"data":{"id":162166,"slug":"hvdc-protection-project-engineer","type":"job","title":"HVDC Protection Project Engineer","description":"The Opportunity\nAre you passionate about power systems protection and eager to contribute to the energy transition? We are now looking for an experienced HVDC Protection Project Engineer to join our global HVDC team in Ludvika. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, implementing, and testing advanced protection systems that enable reliable and efficient transmission of electricity across the world. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver innovative HVDC solutions that support grid stability and sustainable energy development.\nHow You'll Make an Impact\nLead and contribute to the specification, design, and engineering of HVDC protection systems for global projects.\nPerform protection studies including fault calculations, relay coordination, and stability analyses for HVDC converter stations and transmission systems.\nDevelop and review protection philosophies, functional design specifications, logic diagrams, and test procedures.\nConfigure, verify, and validate protection schemes to ensure reliable system performance and compliance with project requirements.\nExecute and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for protection equipment and systems.\nProvide technical expertise during commissioning and post-commissioning phases, supporting successful project delivery.\nCollaborate closely with project teams, customers, suppliers, and engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges and optimize solutions.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced engineers within the organization.\n\n\n\nYour Background\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum 3 years of experience in protection engineering, preferably within HVDC, FACTS, or power transmission systems.\nDesirable understanding of HVDC technology, converter topologies (VSC and\/or LCC), and associated protection principles.\nStrong knowledge of high voltage substation protection and control systems, including design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of protection schemes for transmission and distribution networks.\nExperience with Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) settings, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.\nProficiency in power system analysis tools such as PSCAD, PSS\u00aeE, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.\nKnowledge of international standards and communication protocols, including IEC 61850 and IEC 60255.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in global, multidisciplinary teams.\nFluent in English, both written and spoken.\n\n\n\nMore about us\nWe 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 \u2013 fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.\nOur benefits offering for our roles generally includes:\nCollective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)\nGroup life insurance and additional insurances.\nFlex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank\nHybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)\nHealth care and wellness allowance\nHealth insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek\/month via salary deduction)\nPsychological support program\nSupplementary compensation for parental leave\nVarious trainings and education supporting employee development\nInternal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally\nEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks\n\n\n\nThe benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.\nAre you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay \u2013 apply today! Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenj\u00f6rer: Mikael Hjort, +46 107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Julia Wiklund, Julia.wiklund1@hitachienergy.com","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"HVDC Protection Project Engineer","description_original":"The Opportunity\nAre you passionate about power systems protection and eager to contribute to the energy transition? We are now looking for an experienced HVDC Protection Project Engineer to join our global HVDC team in Ludvika. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, implementing, and testing advanced protection systems that enable reliable and efficient transmission of electricity across the world. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver innovative HVDC solutions that support grid stability and sustainable energy development.\nHow You'll Make an Impact\nLead and contribute to the specification, design, and engineering of HVDC protection systems for global projects.\nPerform protection studies including fault calculations, relay coordination, and stability analyses for HVDC converter stations and transmission systems.\nDevelop and review protection philosophies, functional design specifications, logic diagrams, and test procedures.\nConfigure, verify, and validate protection schemes to ensure reliable system performance and compliance with project requirements.\nExecute and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for protection equipment and systems.\nProvide technical expertise during commissioning and post-commissioning phases, supporting successful project delivery.\nCollaborate closely with project teams, customers, suppliers, and engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges and optimize solutions.\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced engineers within the organization.\n\n\n\nYour Background\nBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum 3 years of experience in protection engineering, preferably within HVDC, FACTS, or power transmission systems.\nDesirable understanding of HVDC technology, converter topologies (VSC and\/or LCC), and associated protection principles.\nStrong knowledge of high voltage substation protection and control systems, including design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of protection schemes for transmission and distribution networks.\nExperience with Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) settings, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.\nProficiency in power system analysis tools such as PSCAD, PSS\u00aeE, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.\nKnowledge of international standards and communication protocols, including IEC 61850 and IEC 60255.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in global, multidisciplinary teams.\nFluent in English, both written and spoken.\n\n\n\nMore about us\nWe 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 \u2013 fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well\u2011being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.\u200b\nOur benefits offering for our roles generally includes: \u200b\nCollective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)\u200b\nGroup life insurance and additional insurances.\u200b\nFlex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank\u200b\nHybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)\u200b\nHealth care and wellness allowance\u200b\nHealth insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 sek\/month via salary deduction)\u200b\nPsychological support program\u200b\u200b\nSupplementary compensation for parental leave\u200b\nVarious trainings and education supporting employee development \u200b\nInternal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally\u200b\nEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks\u200b\n\n\n\nThe benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.\u200b\nAre you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don\u2019t delay \u2013 apply today! Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenj\u00f6rer: Mikael Hjort, +46\u202f107-38 29 86; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, +46 107-38 21 85; Ledarna:\u202fFrank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. 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