Primary Engineer

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? 

At Hitachi Energy, we are building and expanding our ES Regional Office in Madrid, Spain, within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).

As part of this dynamic team, you will play a key role in supporting project execution from design to delivery, ensuring innovative solutions for offshore platforms, data centers, and high-voltage substations across the region.

If you are eager to apply your expertise in electromechanical design of substations, collaborate with top professionals, and make a real impact on the future of energy, we want to hear from you!

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and coordinate the primary (electromechanical) scope to ensure the integrity and the correct function operation of the substation systems.
• Produce technical documentation, supporting not only tender development  but also  early conceptual design, detail design and equipment implementation.  suincluding conceptual design support and equipment implementation.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and validate equipment.
• Ensure alignment of the 3D design/models, coordinating and resolving interfaces between civil and electromechanical disciplines.
• Make technical recommendations during design, engineering, and execution phases to meet process requirements and standards.
• Support the project team with claims related to changes in the primary scope, assessing cost, time impacts, and risks while maintaining customer satisfaction through continuous dialogue and excellent service.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues to share best practices and develop leadership, coordination, and communication skills, upholding our core values of safety, integrity, and quality.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field. 
• Solid track record in electromechanical design of substations (AIS or GIS).
• Relevant High Voltage Apparatus experience and knowledge.
• BIM/3D methodology knowledge will be a plus.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to workplace safety guide-lines, combined with a high level of self-motivation and curiosity for new technologies.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, with strong communication skills and knowledge of power systems, renewable energy, transmission systems.
• Fluent in English. Any additional languages will be appreciated.

Willingness to travel: Required 10% of the time.

More about us

A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):  Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language training, Coaching & Assessments.