Plant Circuit Design Engineer

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The Opportunity

Join a growing engineering team responsible for the plant electrical design of HVDC converter station projects. Based in Ludvika or Västerås, you will work with plant circuit and cable design, ensuring customer requirements are translated into compliant, high-quality engineering deliverables. Working closely with project teams, suppliers, and technical specialists, you will contribute to the successful delivery of complex projects from design through execution.

You are a self-motivated engineer who takes ownership of your work and enjoys solving technical challenges in collaboration with others. You thrive in a project environment where priorities can shift and where balancing quality, schedule, and technical requirements is essential.

How you’ll make an impact

• Develop plant circuit and cable engineering designs for HVDC converter station projects.
• Translate customer specifications and contractual requirements into compliant engineering deliverables.
• Review and validate technical documentation from suppliers and other stakeholders to ensure technical and contractual compliance.
• Apply established design principles, engineering standards, and available base solutions to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and technical specialists throughout project execution.
• Identify and resolve technical issues, risks, and design deviations that may impact project delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering methods, tools, and design documentation.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, industrial, computer science) or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in a technical engineering role, preferably within a project-based environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and professional proficiency in English.
• A structured and proactive approach with a focus on quality, accuracy, and delivery.
• Experience from the energy sector, power systems, HVDC, or other related industries is highly valued.

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and 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
• 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
• Health care and wellness allowance ​
• Discounted health insurances incl. dental, spectacles & contact lenses allowance
• Psychological support program ​
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave ​
• Training 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. ​

Apply today

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis; we therefore encourage you to apply today.

Questions can be directed to Hiring Manager Ganesh Krishnamoorthy – [email protected] or to Talent Acquisition Partner Johanna Niss – [email protected]

Unions:

Unionen - Fredrik Holmgren +46 107-38 21 85

SACO - Mikael Hjort +46 107-38 29 86

Ledarna - Frank Hollstedt +46 10 7387043

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