Project Lead Engineer - HV Substations & Offshore Wind

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. is looking for a Project Lead Engineer to join its engineering team in Madrid, working on high-voltage substation projects with a strong focus on offshore wind. You will lead and coordinate the multidisciplinary engineering activities of complex projects, making sure the technical solution meets contract requirements, schedule, cost, quality and safety targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, including internal teams, engineering centers, partners and suppliers.
• Take technical ownership of HV substation engineering, from basic design through detailed design, construction support, commissioning and project close-out.
• Drive engineering activities for offshore wind projects, managing complex technical and project interfaces.
• Manage engineering scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with customers, partners, suppliers, contractors and project management.
• Identify technical changes and support the Project Manager in assessing cost, schedule and contractual impacts.
• Support procurement, construction, installation and commissioning teams in resolving technical issues.
• Coach engineers and promote technical excellence and knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems or similar.
• Strong experience in HV substations, power transmission or similar EPC projects.
• Experience leading or coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Good understanding of project execution, engineering planning, technical risk and cost management.
• Fluent English and Spanish; offshore wind experience is highly valued.

What we offer

• Annual incentive plan.
• Flexible working.
• Meal allowance.
• Life insurance and medical check-up.
• Psychological assistance and language training.
• Coaching and assessments.