Fire Engineer

Location:

Ludvika, Dalarna County, Sweden

Job ID:

R

Date Posted:

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 enable green energy transition, and together with colleaguesmeetthe world’s needs for sustainable,flexibleand insecure energy?

We are now lookingfora FireEngineerwho will be a part of our department at TPC. As aFireEngineer, you will beinvolvedincoordinating multidisciplinary engineering activities, providing technical supportfordesign,testingand commissioning, and ensuring projects are completed within budget and safety standards.We believethat youhaveknowledge and experience, capable of acting as a design authority, preparing comprehensive project documents, and interacting with customers and contractors. If youenjoycost-effective, high-quality solutions and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Our team culture is flexible and cooperative withthehighest regards for safety and occupational health.
This role is based ineitherLudvika (Sweden), Mannheim (Germany) or Glasgow(Scotland).

Howyou’llmake an impact

• Ensure fire detection and fire protection system designscomply withapplicable standards, regulations, and HVDC-specific requirements.
• Develop andmaintainrequirement specifications, technical documentation, and design deliverables based on customer requirements, industry standards, and local regulations.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with multiple engineering disciplines throughout all project phases, from design and engineering through testing and commissioning.
• Proactivelyidentifypotential technical challenges, risks, and project constraints, and develop mitigation plans to ensure successful project execution.
• Support the onboarding, training, and coaching of new team members andprovidetechnical guidance to customers whenrequired.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues and engineering teams acrossdifferent functionsand geographical locations, promoting knowledge sharing and best practices.
• Participate in regular project meetings,monitorprogress, and taketimelyactions to address technical issues and project needs.
• Develop fire detection and protection system concepts for HVDC tenders, includingidentifyingrequired clarifications, assumptions, and deviations for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Support tender cost estimation and budgeting activities related to fire detection and protection systems.
• Perform technical risk assessments of proposed tender solutions and implementappropriate mitigationmeasures to ensure robust and compliant designs
• Develop andmaintainFire Concepts / Fire Strategies for buildings and HVDC facilities, translating fire safetyobjectivesinto compliant and practical fire protection solutions.

Your Background

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Fire Engineering, Fire Safety, Risk Engineering, ora relatedfield.
• Knowledge of fire codes, standards, regulations, and fire safety principles, with the ability to apply them in practical engineering environments.
• Experience with fire modeling, fire simulation tools, or related analytical methods used to assess fire safety and performance requirements.
• Strong communicationand collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with diversestakeholdersand explain technical concepts clearly.

We recognize that candidates may have gained relevantexpertisethrough different combinations of education, professional experience, and industry training, and we encourage applicants with transferable skills to apply.

More about us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported andfairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fuelingengagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizingwell-beeing, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefits offering for our rolesgenerally includes:

• Collective agreement, occupational pension & possibility of salary exchange to pension (for ITP1 and ITP2)
• Group life insurance andadditionalinsurances.
• 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 140sek/month viasalary deduction)
• Psychological support program
• Supplementary compensation for parental leave
• Varioustrainingsand 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,locationandcontract type. Eligibility is subject to local regulations.

Welcometo send in your application! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoingbasisso do not hesitate toapply alreadytoday.

Recruiting ManagerShabnam Shojaei will answer your questions about the position. All other questions can be directed to Talent PartnerOliver Chicaiza

Union representatives -Sveriges Ingenjörer: Mikael Hjort, ; Unionen: Fredrik Holmgren, ; Ledarna:FrankHollstedt, .

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles - particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions - additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.