Electrical Engineering – Principal Engineer (Level 4)

Job description:

##### Övergripande uppdragsbeskrivning
We are now looking for a SE\_Electrical Engineering – Principal Engineer (Level 4) to Hitachi Energy Sweden AB in Västerås.
Hybrid Work **WITHIN SWEDEN** can be offered: **49% from home, 51% at office.**
**Description:
**Electrical/Electronic Engineering encompasses the planning, design, development, testing, installation, and co-ordination of related activities involving electrical/electronic components and systems, including automation. It also co-ordinates activities internally and with other groups to effectively accomplish objectives requiring knowledge of associated functions and related engineering fields. Use computers and selected programs for such matters as preparing reports and conducting analyses.
Independently and leading other engineers, perform various engineering duties requiring the exercise of judgment and application of standard engineering principles and practices, towards set goals. Lead, plan, conduct and coordinate a range of complex engineering activities encompassing one or more engineering disciplines. Serve as consultant to management and customers regarding advanced technical studies, their potential application and the resolution of complex problems. Coordinate major engineering tasks of substantial impact to HITACHI ENERGY. Proactively develop and implement measures to improve operations and customer satisfaction.
**Minimum requirements of education and experience:
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- Minimum six (6) years of work experience within the relevant field including leadership/management and a bachelor or master’s degree or
- Another technical degree with more than 15 years of work experience within relevant field.
- Working command of the English language.
**Additional Hiring Information for Supplier
**The candidate is expected to present a wide experience in protection and control systems for MV/HV AC substations, and shall be able to take on the role as AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer for the AC part of HVDC stations.
**Typical competency requirements are:**
* Good understanding of relay protection schemes – including protection, control, measurement, and supervision functionalities.
* Knowledge in various brands of protective relays and application of the same.
* General knowhow in protection and control panel design, including typical business requirements and best practices.
* Experience from power systems studies and grid codes, have the ability to evaluate correctness of protection coordination and setting calculations.
* Good understanding of configurations and testing requirements for protection systems.
* Experience from reading technical specifications and managing sub-suppliers.
The AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer will be technical responsible for definition,
costing and delivery of AC protection and control solutions in tender work as well as in
execution projects. Detailed design and manufacturing will be sourced to sub-suppliers.
**Typical main tasks are:**
* Translate customer specifications and protection schemes into conceptual design, and formulating clear requirements to our sub-suppliers.
* Evaluate sub-supplier quotes based on the specified requirements and future design.
* Continuously monitor the design and manufacturing process, as well as leading the design team in the dialogue with our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
* Review of detailed protection panel design, including interfaces to main components as and intercommunication links.
* Ensure compatibility between functional requirements, panel design, relay configuration and settings prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
* Review suppliers test program and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
* Remotely assist installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as needed.
The role will report to the Electrical Design, AC Protection and Control team manager within the HVDC automation group. The HVDC automation group are responsible for AC protection and control systems, overall SCADA and HMI systems, IT/OT infrastructure, as well as cyber security and telecom systems.
**NOTE:**
* Swedish not required.
* Hybrid Work can be offered: 49% from home, 51% at office.
**EXPLANATION ON LEVELS:**
Levels with numbers (1-5): Increasing experience from **1=Very Junior** up to **5=Very Experienced**
Levels with letters (A-F): Increasing experience from **F=Very Junior** up to **A=Very Experienced**
##### Skallkrav
IMPORTANT Carefully read the full description of the role, requirements and specific qualifications wanted, areas of responsibility, background requested and additional employment information for the supplier to ensure that your set of competencies matches the role.
Fluency in both written and spoken English is mandatory.
IMPORTANT Confirm that your offered price is a gross price according to the information below. From this price the fee (4.23%) will be deducted.
Attach only ENGLISH CV in Word format under the Documents tab. PLEASE REMOVE company logos and photos. The CV is an important part of the evaluation of the consultant. It must clearly show that the consultant has the competence and experience required for the current assignment.
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The consultant is located in Sweden
##### Börkrav
##### Övriga krav
Offer for this assignment must be sent via KeySourcingTool. Replies via email will receive limited feedback.
Please describe briefly in ”Comments” for the various requirements how the consultant meets these.
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The supplier certifies that the company has a consulting and liability insurance that covers this type of assignment according to standards for this line of business.
In connection with a quote on this assignment, the supplier approves the terms and conditions that apply to the assignment. See text in the request and the attached documents.
The supplier confirms that the consultant is employed by the supplier company. The supplier may not offer second layer Subcontractors. This is a demand from the end customer.
##### Personliga egenskaper
##### Övrig information
Attach only **ENGLISH CV** in Word format under the Documents tab in the offer. **PLEASE REMOVE** company logos and photos.
**PLEASE NOTE:** From the offered hourly rate, the contractual fee of 4.23% (MSP 2,13% 
- KeyMan 2,1%) will be **deducted.**
If we end up in a contract the consultant must undergo a drug test before the assignment can start. The consultant then also must have a certificate for SSG-Entré and sign a NDA.
Hybrid Work **WITHIN SWEDEN** can be offered: **49% from home, 51% at office.**
For further details and conditions, see the attached documents.
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