Project Lead Engineer - HVDC

About the role

Hitachi Energy is setting up an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid (ESOPC) within its Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe. It is looking for a Project Lead Engineer (f/m/d) to take overall technical responsibility for HVDC projects and tenders, coordinating global project teams across engineering, design, planning and risk assessment. The role acts as a technical liaison and main contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for technical matters with customers
• Ensure complete and multidisciplinary information in engineering development
• Lead the development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges
• Drive the completion of all engineering activities on projects
• Provide technical support for testing, installation and commissioning
• Prepare project documents within budget, scope and contract
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and mitigate risks
• Maintain technical quality in contracts, documents and deliveries

Required profile

• Academic degree in Engineering (e.g. Electrical Engineering or similar)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar lead role
• Power industry experience or similar is a must
• Experience with HVDC technology is a plus
• Fluency in English and Spanish, spoken and written; other languages are an advantage
• Up to 30% travel required

What we offer

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