Project Engineering Manager - Energy & Grid EPC Lead

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; 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 Ltd. is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to coordinate all engineering activities within assigned projects in Madrid, ensuring cost-effective delivery across engineering disciplines in line with contract specs, quality standards, and safety requirements.

You will oversee design planning, budget and schedule development, risk management, and resource coordination throughout the project lifecycle. English proficiency is required, with additional languages a plus.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience leading complex projects in civil engineering, infrastructure, energy, or industrial environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to identify innovative, practical solutions.
• HVDC project experience and/or PMI/PMP certification is advantageous.
• Ability to thrive in environments valuing transparency, accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management, able to engage and motivate diverse teams.
• Interest in technology and willingness to learn and develop.
• Professional proficiency in English; additional languages are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the initiation, planning, execution, and control of the engineering scope for complex projects.
• Coordinate engineering activities, resources, stakeholders, and interfaces, while managing competing priorities and resolving conflicts across project disciplines.
• Maintain a clear and transparent overview of project status, making informed decisions and setting priorities that maximize project progress.
• Proactively manage the balance between scope, schedule, cost, and quality to support successful project delivery.
• Take ownership of the engineering scope within EPC projects.
• Project-wise reporting to a Project Director as part of the project core team while belonging to a department with Project Managers and Project Interface Managers.
• Foster a culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, and accountability by taking ownership of responsibilities while supporting colleagues and contributing to business success.

Education

University degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Engineering Manager to coordinate all engineering activities within assigned projects in Madrid, ensuring cost-effective delivery across engineering disciplines in line with contract specs, quality standards, and safety requirements.

You will oversee design planning, budget and schedule development, risk management, and resource coordination throughout the project lifecycle. English proficiency is required, with additional languages a plus.