{"data":{"id":207124,"slug":"senior-ac-protection-and-control-lead-engineer","type":"job","title":"Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer","description":"The opportunity\nJoin a highly skilled engineering team within HVDC Automation and play a key role in delivering advanced AC Protection and Control solutions for large-scale energy projects. In this role, you will lead the technical coordination of protection and control systems from concept to commissioning, working closely with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compliant, and reliable solutions.\nHow You'll Make an Impact\nTranslate customer requirements and technical specifications into robust AC Protection and Control system designs.\nDefine clear and comprehensive technical requirements for engineering partners and sub-suppliers.\nLead technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.\nEvaluate supplier quotations and technical solutions to ensure compliance with project standards and requirements.\nReview and validate protection panel designs, communication interfaces, and system integrations.\nEnsure protection functions, relay configurations, and settings are fully aligned before Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).\nCoordinate and oversee FAT activities, ensuring quality and compliance with project deliverables.\nSupport installation, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities through remote or on-site technical guidance.\n\nYour Background\nProven experience with protection and control systems for MV\/HV substations and power transmission projects.\nGreat knowledge of relay protection schemes, including protection, control, measurement, and supervision functions.\nFamiliarity with a wide range of protection relay manufacturers and their applications.\nSolid understanding of protection panel design principles and industry best practices.\nExperience with power system studies, grid codes, protection coordination, and system performance requirements.\nAbility to review, validate, and optimize protection settings and configurations.\nExperience managing technical suppliers and coordinating engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.\nKnowledge of FAT, SAT, commissioning processes, project planning, and technical risk management.\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\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.\nUnion representatives \u2013 Sveriges Ingenj\u00f6rer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 (10) 7389148; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43.\nAll other questions should be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Elina Mannelqvist, elina.mannelqvist@hita-chienergy.com","language":"sv","is_translated":true,"title_original":"Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer","description_original":"The opportunity\nJoin a highly skilled engineering team within HVDC Automation and play a key role in delivering advanced AC Protection and Control solutions for large-scale energy projects. In this role, you will lead the technical coordination of protection and control systems from concept to commissioning, working closely with customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compliant, and reliable solutions.\nHow You'll Make an Impact\nTranslate customer requirements and technical specifications into robust AC Protection and Control system designs.\nDefine clear and comprehensive technical requirements for engineering partners and sub-suppliers.\nLead technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution.\nEvaluate supplier quotations and technical solutions to ensure compliance with project standards and requirements.\nReview and validate protection panel designs, communication interfaces, and system integrations.\nEnsure protection functions, relay configurations, and settings are fully aligned before Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).\nCoordinate and oversee FAT activities, ensuring quality and compliance with project deliverables.\nSupport installation, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities through remote or on-site technical guidance.\n\nYour Background\nProven experience with protection and control systems for MV\/HV substations and power transmission projects.\nGreat knowledge of relay protection schemes, including protection, control, measurement, and supervision functions.\nFamiliarity with a wide range of protection relay manufacturers and their applications.\nSolid understanding of protection panel design principles and industry best practices.\nExperience with power system studies, grid codes, protection coordination, and system performance requirements.\nAbility to review, validate, and optimize protection settings and configurations.\nExperience managing technical suppliers and coordinating engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle.\nKnowledge of FAT, SAT, commissioning processes, project planning, and technical risk management.\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\nThe benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. 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