Location:
Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden
Job ID:
R0128324
Date Posted:
2026-05-21
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
The opportunity
The HVDC organization is growing rapidly, and Electrical Plant Design is a critical function for successful tendering and project execution worldwide.
Reporting to the GlobalHead ofHVDC Plants,Civil and DigitalEngineering, this position is essential to addressing our future requirements. In thisrole,you will play a vital part in the development of scalable operational structures, processes, and teams, while leading the transformation of our engineering practices.
Our Global Manager, HVDC Electrical Plant Designrequiresa strategic thinker, andinfluentialleaderwith a strong technical background and a passion for driving innovationto elevate and createastep‑changein engineering execution through automation, modern tools, standardized processes, and the practical use of AI.
How you’ll make an impact
Drive "Safety by Design" practices and ensure compliance with local regulations.
Delivercutting-edgetransformationprojects across the globe toautomatethe field of electricalengineering
Harmonizetheuse of tools andplatforms,enablethe use of AI anddata‑drivensolutions to improve quality, productivity, and lead times.
Recruitandleada globally distributedorganization, with engineers and managerslocatedacross multiple regions
Buildand coacha strong leadership team and ensure consistent ways of working globally.
Setdirection, priorities, and performance targets forourglobaldesignorganisation
Enable the delivery of high quality, efficient and scalable,standardizedprocesses,systemsand solutions.
Ensure that digital, automation, and AI initiatives are embedded into daily engineering work
Own global capacity planning, resource allocation, and delivery capability for tenders and projects
Act asan escalationpoint for critical delivery or capability issues
Your background
Degree in ElectricalPower Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
Knowledge of relevant local health & safety and environmental regulations.
Proven experience leading large, global engineering organizations with multiple management layers
Strong understanding of electrical plant design and complex infrastructure or energy projects
Demonstrated experience in driving transformation,digitalization, or automation
Strong interest and practical mindset around AI, automation, and modern engineering tools
Clear, confident leadership style with the ability tooperateat both strategic and operationallevel
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
