Project Lead Engineer

Posted:
5/10/2026, 10:09:08 PM

Location(s):
Västmanland County, Sweden ⋅ Västerås, Västmanland County, Sweden

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
IT & Security

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0122948

Date Posted:

2026-05-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity:

We are doing something unique in the energy industry – our technology enables larger amounts of electricity to reach customers with minimal environmental impact. As pioneers and market leaders, we deliver cutting-edge technology to customers all over the world.

Are you a driven team player with the ambition to grow through new challenges? Then this could be the right opportunity for you. Take the chance to become our Project Lead Engineer and join a strong team of experts within Grid Automation Systems, based in Västerås.

You will be part of Network Control, which provides leading network control systems for managing planned and unplanned outages, generation, transmission, and distribution systems, SCADA and process control solutions, as well as tools for commercial energy management. Our solutions meet the most critical needs of power and energy utilities. You will work as a project Lead Engineer, in project deliveries of Network Manager. Network Manager is Hitachi Energy’s SCADA/EMS/GMS system.

How You Will Make a Difference

  • Take ownership of the overall technical solution in complex system delivery projects
  • Plan and follow up on all technical activities to ensure smooth execution
  • Lead and motivate a cross-functional project team to deliver high-quality results
  • Collaborate directly with national and/or international customers to define and agree on system design
  • Coordinate onboarding of team members and clarify technical project requirements
  • Oversee and coordinate key project phases such as factory testing, installation, and final system verification
  • Ensure that all technical work complies with cybersecurity standards and ethical guidelines
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of our products and project processes

Your Background

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical field
  • Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership
  • A collaborative team player with a positive and solution-oriented mindset
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex ideas
  • Fluency in spoken and written English
  • Experience in project management, SCADA-systems and/or Network Manager is considered meritorious

More about us

Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply now! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!   

Recruiting manager Lovisa Håkansson,  [email protected] will answer your questions about the position.

Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Jan Skogeby, +46 107-38 16 42; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43. All questions can be directed to Talent Partner Johanna Drakou Davidsson, [email protected]

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Hitachi America Ltd

Website: https://hitachi.com/

Headquarter Location: Santa Clara, California, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1959

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Consulting ⋅ Industrial Engineering ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Machinery Manufacturing ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining Technology