Primary Design Engineer – Substations

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Medical Check-up

Psychological Assistance

Language Training

Coaching & Assessments

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy in Madrid is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead electromechanical substation design for AIS/GIS projects across the region. You will coordinate multidisciplinary interfaces, develop technical documentation, and validate equipment to meet safety and quality standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, experience with HV apparatus, and a willingness to travel up to 10%. Fluency in English is preferred; BIM/3D knowledge is a plus.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in electromechanical design of substations (AIS and/or GIS).
• Solid knowledge of High Voltage Apparatus.
• BIM/3D knowledge is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and coordinate the electromechanical scope of substations to ensure integrity and proper operation.
• Produce technical documentation for tender development, design, and equipment implementation.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and validate equipment.
• Ensure alignment of 3D models and coordinate interfaces between civil and electromechanical disciplines.
• Provide technical recommendations during design, engineering, and execution phases.
• Support claims related to changes in scope, assessing cost, schedule impacts and risks.
• Collaborate with engineers to share best practices and uphold safety, integrity and quality.

Conocimientos

Substation design

High voltage systems

BIM/3D

Collaboration & communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy?

At Hitachi Energy we are building and expanding our ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid, Spain, within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).

As part of this dynamic team, you will play a key role in supporting project execution from design to delivery, ensuring innovative solutions for offshore platforms, data centers, and high-voltage substations across the region.

If you are eager to apply your expertise in electromechanical substation design, collaborate with top professionals, and make a real impact on the future of energy, we want to hear from you!

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead and coordinate the primary (electromechanical) scope to ensure the integrity and correct functional operation of substation systems.
• Produce technical documentation supporting tender development as well as early conceptual design, detailed design, and equipment implementation.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and validate equipment.
• Ensure alignment of 3D models/designs, coordinating and resolving interfaces and interferences between civil and electromechanical disciplines.
• Provide technical recommendations during design, engineering, and execution phases to meet project requirements and applicable standards.
• Support the project team with claims related to changes in the primary scope, assessing cost, schedule impacts, and associated risks, while maintaining customer satisfaction through continuous dialogue and high-quality service.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues to share best practices and further develop leadership, coordination, and communication skills, always upholding our core values of safety, integrity, and quality.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in electromechanical design of substations (AIS and/or GIS).
• Solid knowledge and experience with High Voltage Apparatus.
• BIM / 3D methodology knowledge is considered a plus.
• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to workplace safety guidelines, combined with high self‑motivation and curiosity for new technologies.
• Collaborative and solution‑oriented mindset, with strong communication skills and knowledge of power systems, renewable energy, and transmission systems.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Willingness to travel: up to 10% of the time.

More about us

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefit programs designed to support your financial, physical, and mental well‑being, as well as your personal and professional development. We want you to truly thrive with us — both at work and beyond.

Depending on grade and experience, our benefits may include (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Medical Check‑up, Psychological Assistance, Language Training, Coaching & Assessments.

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