Electrical Lead Engineer – Grid & Power Quality (Madrid)

hitachi; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Spain, S.A.U. is seeking an Electrical Lead Engineer in Madrid to oversee electrical engineering deliverables across projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality technical outcomes.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, around five years in power systems, and proficiency with ECAD tools (Zuken E3, Engineering Base) and ETAP. Strong communication in English is essential for our international environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Around 5 years of experience in Power Systems, Power quality, Power Grid Solution, Power transmission (HVDC), Substations.
• Knowledge of Electric Cad systems; Zuken E3 and Engineering Base are beneficial.
• Knowledge of calculation tools; ETAP is a benefit.
• Knowledge of relay configuration.
• Proficiency in English is essential; additional languages valued.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Electrical Engineering deliverables in projects, including planning, coordinating, and communicating all technical aspects related to the Electrical scope of work within the project.
• Delivering electrical design deliverables in the following areas: Electrical Plant Schematic, Control Cubicle Design, Relay Cubicle Design, Station Power design, Cable engineering.
• Turning customer expectations and requirements into safe, qualitative, and cost-effective designs based on base solutions, internal design rules, and national regulations in the country of delivery.
• Collaborating within Electrical Engineering, as well as with System, Primary Engineering, Studies, and Civil Engineering teams.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ECAD knowledge

Zuken E3

Engineering Base

ETAP

Relay configuration

Job description

Hitachi Energy Spain, S.A.U. is seeking an Electrical Lead Engineer in Madrid to oversee electrical engineering deliverables across projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high-quality technical outcomes.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, around five years in power systems, and proficiency with ECAD tools (Zuken E3, Engineering Base) and ETAP. Strong communication in English is essential for our international environment.