Manager – HVDC Commissioning Control and Protection (m/f/d)
The Opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy’s HVDC business as a Manager of Control and Protection and play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that accelerate the global energy transition. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise with people leadership, guiding a team of highly skilled engineers while shaping the successful execution of complex HVDC projects worldwide.
In this role, you will influence both project outcomes and team development, driving performance across control and protection commissioning activities including MACH, IEDs, SCADA, and HMI systems. You will work directly with customers and internal stakeholders, ensuring high-quality delivery while contributing to strategic decisions that impact multiple projects.
This position offers the chance to grow as a leader within a fast-paced, global environment, enhancing your expertise in HVDC technology while building and developing a high-performing team at the forefront of the energy transition.
How You Will Make An Impact
As a Control and Protection Manager, you will be part of the HVDC unit, leading a team of Commissioning Engineers specialized in MACH, IEDs, SCADA, and HMI systems. You will act as a key interface with customers while ensuring the effective execution of commissioning activities across multiple HVDC projects. The role combines team leadership, technical oversight, and responsibility for delivery across global projects.
The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems, and service offerings keep our customers ahead. Developing solutions for customers worldwide and working on market-leading technologies forms a core part of the HVDC business.
Your Responsibilities
Manage and lead a team of Commissioning EngineersRecruit, train, and develop your teamMaintain a high level of quality in team deliverables and execution in line with project plansTake responsibility for short- and long-term planning, including resourcing and manning of Control and Protection scope across global HVDC projectsManage interfaces between your department, internal stakeholders, and customersDrive scope and division of work discussions with stakeholders and customersOwn and develop department processes, including identifying and implementing improvementsContribute to management strategy and continuous improvement initiatives alongside the wider management teamEnsure customer commitments are met in accordance with contractual requirementsSupport tender activities related to commissioning scopeLive Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity
Your Background
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science (Master’s preferred)MBA or Project Management certification is an advantageSeveral years of experience within Control & Protection or SCADA across design, testing, or commissioning phasesExperience in HVDC technology or AC substation projectsExperience in commissioning within complex industrial or power system environmentsExperience with MACH technology is advantageousKnowledge of IEC 61850 and IED relay programming is beneficialFluency in English (written and spoken)Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach and develop othersAbility to work within relevant standards and regulations in a structured and pragmatic wayAbility to manage multiple parallel activitiesWillingness to travel
What We Offer
Collective agreementFlexible working timeHealth care and wellness allowanceFantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globallyMentor to support you throughout onboard phaseVarious trainings and education supporting employee development Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in SwedenSupplementary compensation for parental leaveEmployee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks
More About Us
We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact to society whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
We welcome you to apply today!
Publication date : 2026-07-02