Project Civil Design Lead

The Opportunity
The HVDC - High Voltage Direct Current technology has been on the market for the past 60 years and is used, among other things, to transmit power over long distances & integrate renewables into the grid with minimal losses, using overhead lines, underground, and submarine cable systems.

Join Hitachi Energy as a Civil Design Lead and become a key player in our Global Projects team. In this role, you'll lead and coordinate civil design activities across international projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and internal standards. You'll work with a diverse, global team—requiring strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote setting—and contribute to projects that shape the future of energy infrastructure. Travel will be part of your dynamic and impactful work environment.

This position is based in Milano (Italy), Ludvika (Sweden) or Västerås (Sweden).

How You'll Make An Impact

• Coordinate and oversee all civil design aspects of assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with client technical specifications and Hitachi Energy standards.
• Manage the technical procurement process for external civil design services.
• Monitor and control civil design deliverables to meet budget, scope, and schedule.
• Review and validate civil design drawings and documentation.
• Share engineering best practices across projects and disciplines.
• Develop work plans and cost estimates, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Support contract managers in handling scope changes, claims, and risk assessments.
• Your leadership will directly influence the success of complex, large-scale industrial projects, ensuring safety, quality, and innovation at every step.

Your background

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience in civil engineering, preferably on large industrial projects involving full building structures.
• Experience in both EP and EPC project environments is a plus.
• Prior hands-on experience as a Civil Designer is advantageous.
• Familiarity with procurement processes for civil design and construction.
• Proven ability to coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines.
• A flexible, open-minded approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Fluent in Italian and proficient in English is needed for this position

What We Offer

• Collective agreement
• Flexible working time
• Health care and wellness allowance
• Fantastic career possibilities within Hitachi Energy both within Sweden and globally
• Mentor to support you throughout onboard phase
• Various trainings and education supporting employee development
• Diversified company with over 70+ nationalities working in Sweden
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Employee Benefit Portal with thousands of discounts and perks

More About Us
Are you ready for a new exciting opportunity? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay – apply today

Recruiting Manager Lina Carlsson, , will answer your questions about the position. Union representatives - Sveriges Ingenjörer; Mikael Hjort, ; Ledarna: Frank Hollstedt, ; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner Oliver Chicaiza,

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.