Electrical Design Engineer

About the role

Hitachi Energy is setting up and expanding its Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid (ESOPC) within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe. As an Electrical Lead Engineer, you will own the electrical engineering scope of projects, delivering high-quality technical outputs while coordinating across multidisciplinary teams.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and communicate all technical aspects of the electrical scope of work in projects.
• Deliver electrical design deliverables: electrical plant schematics, control cubicle design, relay cubicle design, station power design (after auxiliary transformer), cable engineering under 1 kV and miscellaneous equipment based on customer specifications.
• Turn customer requirements into safe, cost-effective designs based on base solutions, internal design rules and national regulations of the delivery country.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, System, Primary Engineering, Studies and Civil Engineering teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar work experience.
• Around 5 years of experience in power systems, power quality, power grid solutions, power transmission (HVDC) and substations.
• Extensive knowledge of electric CAD systems; Zuken E3 and Engineering Base are a benefit.
• Knowledge of calculation tools; ETAP is a benefit.
• Knowledge of relay configuration.
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented approach, strong communication skills and proficiency in English (additional languages valued).

What we offer

• Annual incentive plan and flexible working.
• Meal allowance, life insurance and medical check-up.
• Psychological assistance, language training and coaching and assessments.