Senior Relay Specialist

Location:

Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job ID:

R0150162

Date Posted:

2026-11-10

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SWEDEN AB

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Do you want to work in a future-focused industry where technology meets sustainability? Do you thrive in an environment where you can grow and make a real difference?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and curious Senior Relay Engineer to join our engineering team at Grid Automation Sweden. This is an opportunity to use your protection engineering expertise in meaningful substation automation projects while helping us shape the next generation of digital solutions. If you understand IEC 61850-based systems and are motivated by turning new technology into practical, reliable ways of working, you can make a real difference in our team.

In this role, you will work with relay protection and system integration across our substation projects. You will have the freedom to bring ideas, challenge established approaches and help develop smarter and more efficient ways of working as we expand our substation capabilities. At the same time, you will grow through close collaboration with colleagues across protection, SCADA, communication and design, and become part of our world-class Hub Europe engineering community with extensive experience in delivering large and complex substation automation projects globally.

You will be part of an inclusive and innovative workplace where collaboration, learning, and development are part of everyday work, and where flexible ways of working support your work–life balance.

How you will make an impact

• You will be involved in developing protection and control concepts for sub-transmission systems in close collaboration with the customer along with the project core team.
• You will be responsible for the configuration and testing of the relay system.
• Open-minded team player that looks for opportunities instead of problems and has high standards towards safety, quality, customer focus, and efficiency.
• You will openly share ideas and lessons learned with colleagues and curiously seek improvements.
• Living Hitachi energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• You hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Several years of experience from Transmission and Distribution projects.
• Worked with the configuration and testing of IED’s from different suppliers.
• Structured and pro-active engineering approach, with a high commitment towards maintaining project budget and project plan.
• For this position, professional proficiency in spoken and written English is required. Basic spoken and written Swedish skills are also required. Strong verbal and written communication skills in Swedish are considered an advantage.

 

More About Us

We 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, fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance and additional insurances
• Flex-time and shortening of working hours in time bank
• Hybrid work & allowances for setting up a workplace at home (in agreement with line manager)
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Health insurance incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance (employee pay 140 SEK/month via salary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Internal career possibilities both within Sweden and globally
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

 

The benefits listed above are an excerpt only and may vary depending on job grade, location and contract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

 

Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 

Recruiting Manager Malin Friman, malin.friman@hitachienergy.com, will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives – Sveriges Ingenjörer: Nawzad Rashid, +46 107-38 91 48; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, +46 107-38 70 43; Unionen: Karin Ulvemark, +46 107-38 51 42 and Ingrid Rinaldo, +46 107-38 58 19. All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Sara Wendel, sara.wendel@hitachienergy.com.

Don’t hesitate – apply today and let us learn more about you and the unique contributions you can bring to our team!

 

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