Power System Studies Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy Spain, S.A.U. is seeking engineers with strong power systems expertise to lead simulation studies and deliver client-ready reports in Madrid. You will coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams and engage with customers to define their needs while contributing to R&D efforts. Fluency in English is essential and travel up to 10% is expected.

The role requires an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, and practical experience with systems analysis and simulation

Formación

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Experience in power systems analysis.
• Fluency in English; familiarity with tender processes is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Run simulation studies individually or in teams and present results to customers.
• Translate study insights into client-ready reports and participate in customer meetings.
• Coordinate with multiple engineering disciplines and support R&D activities; travel up to 10%.

Conocimientos

Power systems analysis

Client interaction

English fluency

Educación

M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

RTDS

PSCAD

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

Matlab

EMTP-RV

Descripción del empleo

Location: Madrid, Spain Job ID: R0124031 Date Posted: 2026-04-27 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 Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU). 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 Step into a dynamic role where technical excellence meets strategic impact. As part of our engineering team, you’ll lead simulation studies, translate insights into customer-ready reports, and engage directly with clients to understand and shape their needs. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and continuously expand your knowledge in today’s evolving energy landscape.

How you’ll make an impact

Undertaking various simulation studies individually or as part of a team daily. Making reports out of studies and presenting to customers. Understanding customer needs by reading customer specifications and participating in customer meetings. Coordination and communication with all disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries, and in close connection to research and development activities. Having ambition in learning and sharing critical knowledge in today’s power system. You will be in frequent contact with the other engineering disciplines, project managers, customers and other Hitachi Energy units in an international environment. You will work independently as well as in a team and to assume responsibility for given tasks is a key to success.

Your Background

You hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar. You are experienced in power systems analysis. It is preferred that you know about these programs and tools:

• RTDS
• PSCAD
• PSS/E
• DIgSILENT PowerFactory
• Matlab
• EMTP-RV
• etc

It is considered a merit if you have previous experience working on tenders and are familiar with activities such as cost estimation, coordination with sales, and understanding customer specifications. Since you will be working in an international environment, it is essential that you communicate fluently in English. Willingness to travel: Required up to 10%.

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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