Project Engineering Manager | Madrid, Spain

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Madrid; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; 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. in Madrid seeks an experienced Project Engineering Manager to coordinate engineering activities across disciplines, ensure cost-effective execution, and deliver projects in line with contract, quality, safety, and integrity standards. The role involves planning, budgeting, risk management and resource coordination for EPC projects in the Grid & Power Quality Solutions domain.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience leading complex projects in civil, infrastructure, energy or industrial settings.
• PMI/PMP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiation, planning, execution and control of the engineering scope for complex projects.
• Coordinate engineering activities, resources, stakeholders, and interfaces, prioritising work across project disciplines.
• Maintain transparent project status and make informed decisions to maximise progress.
• Balance scope, schedule, cost and quality to deliver successful projects.
• Own engineering scope within EPC projects and report to the Project Director.
• Be part of a core project team and collaborate with Project Managers and Project Interface Managers.
• Foster safety, integrity, collaboration and accountability across the team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

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 & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).

We are looking for a Project Engineering Manager to coordinate all engineering activities within assigned projects, ensuring that work across all engineering disciplines is delivered cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety and integrity requirements. This role involves overseeing engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle, including design planning, budget and schedule development, risk management, and the coordination of resources, equipment, and expertise required to deliver the engineering scope.

How You'll Make an Impact

• 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 (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
• Project wise reporting to a Project Director (PD) as part of the project core team while at the same time 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.

Your Background

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

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

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.