HVDC Senior Protection Project Engineer
About the role
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01The Opportunity
Are you passionate about power systems protection and eager to contribute to the energy transition? We are now looking for an experienced HVDC Protection Project Engineer to join our global HVDC team in Ludvika. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, implementing, and testing advanced protection systems that enable reliable and efficient transmission of electricity across the world. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and suppliers to deliver innovative HVDC solutions that support grid stability and sustainable energy development.
02How You'll Make an Impact
- Lead and contribute to the specification, design, and engineering of HVDC protection systems for global projects.
- Perform protection studies including fault calculations, relay coordination, and stability analyses for HVDC converter stations and transmission systems.
- Develop and review protection philosophies, functional design specifications, logic diagrams, and test procedures.
- Configure, verify, and validate protection schemes to ensure reliable system performance and compliance with project requirements.
- Execute and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for protection equipment and systems.
- Provide technical expertise during commissioning and post-commissioning phases, supporting successful project delivery.
- Collaborate closely with project teams, customers, suppliers, and engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges and optimize solutions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, share knowledge, and mentor less experienced engineers within the organization.
03Your Background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5-7 years of experience in protection engineering, preferably within HVDC, FACTS, or power transmission systems.
- Strong knowledge of HVDC and high voltage substation protection and control systems, including design, configuration, testing, and commissioning of protection schemes for transmission and distribution networks.
- Experience with Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) settings, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in power system analysis tools such as PSCAD, PSS®E, or DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
- Knowledge of international standards and communication protocols.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively in global, multidisciplinary teams.
- You are a team oriented and curious person who thrives in a fast paced environment.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
04More 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.
Are you ready for a new exciting challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay, apply today! Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, ; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, ; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, . All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Julia Wiklund,
DGJ Insight
Our own data about this role and place, from official statistics and our live job index.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
UN living-cost index for Sweden (ICSC post adjustment 37.6), as of 1 Oct 2026.
Source: ICSC post adjustment classifications (icsc.un.org)
- Work permit: Job offer with terms equal to Swedish collective agreements; new salary threshold
- EU Blue Card: Degree and salary threshold
- Job seeker permit for highly qualified: Advanced degree, up to 9 months
Official routes: Swedish Migration Agency
Answered at our last check on Oct 25, 2026.
Closes on Apr 12, 2027.
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