Substation Electromechanical Engineer

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The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy?

At Hitachi Energy we are investing to establish and develop an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain (ESOPC) within Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU). Therefore, we are seeking highly qualified engineers in the fields of Power Electronics, Grid Integration, and Research and Development (R&D) to join us in this exciting opportunity.

As part of the Spanish Operation Centre, you will be part of a team supporting project execution, including the design, manufacturing, and delivery of such technologies all over Europe. Main projects include offshore facilities, data centers, and substations.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and coordinate the primary (electromechanical) scope to ensure the integrity and correct function of the substation system, including conceptual design support and equipment implementation.

• Prepare and review technical specifications and validate equipment.

• Ensure 3D design/models, coordinating and resolving interferences 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 core values of safety, integrity, and quality.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field

• Experience in electromechanical design of substations (AIS or GIS)

• High Voltage Apparatus experience/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 program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing 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 trainings, Coaching & Assessments.

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