MEP Engineer

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language training

Coaching & Assessments

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Spain, S.A.U. is seeking an experienced MEP Engineer to design and plan complete building services engineering systems for European grid projects in Madrid.

You will develop solutions with customers and partners, manage budgets and schedules, and participate in FATs and site tests within international project teams. The role emphasizes HVAC, lighting, fire protection, and safety systems, with BIM-based coordination and interface management across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, or related field.
• Experience in lighting, HVAC, fire protection and fire alarm systems.
• Strong technical knowledge with a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in English; German is an advantage.
• Experience with Revit, BIM, ACC, Relux or similar software.
• Understanding of applicable standards and regulations.
• Structured, organized and results-driven way of working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare concepts, proposals and inquiry documents for building services systems (HVAC, lighting, access control, surveillance).
• Manage assigned disciplines within projects, including budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate external planners, consultants and suppliers from proposal phase to site acceptance.
• Integrate building services into the overall project with interface management and BIM coordination.
• Facilitate meetings and coordinate activities with customers, partners and site teams.
• Conduct FATs and site acceptance tests with customers and suppliers.
• Contribute to engineering and planning from concept to detailed design.
• Review designs for feasibility, compliance and optimization.
• Support project acquisition, technical bid preparation and cost estimation.

Skills

MEP Engineering

Building Services

Project coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Building Services Engineering

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

BIM

Relux

ACC

Job description

Location: Madrid, Spain

Job ID: R0137929

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we are establishing and developing an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain (ESOPC) within the Grid Integration business in Europe (HBUEU). As a MEP Engineer - Building Services Engineering in the Grid Integration business at Hitachi Energy, you will be responsible for the design and planning of complete building services engineering systems. In this role, you will develop solutions alongside customers and internal and external partners, delivering them as part of international project teams. You will participate in factory acceptance tests and take ownership of the budgets and schedules within your assigned disciplines. The projects are primarily focused on grid stability and power transmission across Europe.

The role spans three key areas:

• Lighting, electrical installations, and electrical safety systems
• Fire protection and firefighting systems
• Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)

How You Will Make An Impact

• Prepare concepts, proposals, and inquiry documents for building services engineering systems across the following areas: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems Lighting, electrical installations, access control, and surveillance systems Fire suppression, fire protection, and fire alarm systems
• Manage assigned disciplines within projects, including budget and schedule responsibilities
• Engage, coordinate, and oversee external planners, specialist consultants, and suppliers from the proposal phase through final site acceptance
• Integrate building services disciplines into the overall project, including interface management, planning, and BIM-based coordination
• Facilitate meetings and coordinate activities with customers, partners, and site teams
• Conduct factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests together with customers and suppliers
• Continuously expand technical expertise and stay informed about emerging technologies and industry developments
• Contribute to engineering and planning activities from concept development through detailed design
• Review designs for feasibility, compliance, and optimization opportunities
• Support project acquisition, technical bid preparation, and cost estimation activities

Your background

• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in building services engineering within one or more of the following areas: Lighting and surveillance systems Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) Fire suppression, fire protection, and fire alarm systems
• Strong technical knowledge and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Professional proficiency in English; German is an advantage
• Experience with relevant engineering and design tools, such as Revit, BIM, ACC, Relux, or similar software
• Understanding of applicable standards, codes, and regulations
• Structured, organized, and results-driven way of working

More about us

A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being 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 training
• Coaching & Assessments

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