Job Description

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0124630

Date Posted:

2026-05-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The opportunity
Are you a service‑minded leader who leads by example and is motivated by developing people and business through new challenges? If so, this could be the right opportunity for you

Hitachi Energy is looking for an Engineering Manager to join our Grid Automation Service unit in Sweden. You will be based inVästeråsand lead a team of experienced engineers specialized in Substation Automation Systems and Grid Automation Systems, playing a key role in service excellence and business growth.

Grid AutomationServiceat Hitachi Energy inVästeråsprovides system solutions for protection and control of power grids to customers within the transmission, distribution, power generation, wind, railway, and manufacturing industry segments.The unit’s system solutions are based on our products within theRelion® relay and control family, as well as substation andremote controlsolutions usingMicroSCADAand RTUs.

Howyou’llmake an impact

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of experiencedEngineers within GridAutomation Service

• Oversee day‑to‑day service operations, project execution, and resource planning

• Ensuretimelydelivery and high quality of service projects and service sales

• Drive and implement service strategy, performance standards, and continuous improvements

• Build strong relationships with customers, sales, and internal stakeholders whilemonitoringmarket trends and competitor activities

Your Background

• Senior experience within substations, relay protection, RTU, and/orMicroSCADAapplications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working in project environments within engineering or technical roles

• Strong technicalexpertisecombined with commercial awareness

• Engineering degree at Bachelor level orequivalent relevant work experience

• Very goodknowledge of Swedish (mandatory) and good skills in English, both spoken and written

What we offer

• Collective agreement

• Flexible working time

• Health care and wellness allowance

• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally

• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase

• Varioustrainingsand education supporting employee development​

• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden

• Supplementary compensation for parental leave

• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts andperks

More about us

Our leaders are the engine for bringingthe inclusionand diversity of thought tolifeand we need you who want to be a part of our journey!We are interestedto learnmoreabout you and what you can contributewith A team with great cooperationand withdiverse backgrounds is waiting for you to join! 

Are you ready fora new excitingchallenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, sodon’tdelay – apply today!

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer:KlasKoppari, +46 107- 38 13 45; Unionen: Fredrik W Nordin, +46 107-38 15 12;Ledarna: FrankHollstedt, +46 10 738 70 43. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Carina Riström,carina.ristrom@hitachienergy.com

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