Project Lead Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; 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 in Madrid is seeking a Project Lead Engineer (f/m/d) to take on overall technical responsibility in HVDC projects and tenders, coordinating global project teams.

You will act as the primary technical liaison for customers, drive engineering activities, ensure safety standards, and support testing, installation and commissioning. Academic degree in Engineering and at least 5 years in a lead role are expected.

Formación

• Academic degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering or similar).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar lead role.
• Experience with HVDC technology is a plus.
• Power industry experience is a must.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the primary technical contact for customers.
• Lead engineering development with multidisciplinary teams.
• Coordinate global project teams and tenders.
• Drive the completion of engineering activities on projects.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning.
• Prepare project documents within budget, scope, and contract.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and mitigate risks.
• Maintain technical quality in contracts, documents, and deliveries.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Multistakeholder liaison

Educación

Engineering degree

Herramientas

HVDC knowledge

Descripción del empleo

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).

HVDC is now looking for a Project Lead Engineer (f/m/d) who is ready to take on the overall technical responsibility in HVDC projects and tenders. In this role, you will utilize your technical expertise and take the lead on projects and tenders where you will have the responsibility to coordinate global project teams. The activities associated with this role include, but are not limited to, engineering and design, planning, and risk assessments. You will act as a technical liaison and primary point of contact for key internal and external stakeholders.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Serve as the primary contact for technical matters with customers
• Ensure complete and multidisciplinary information in engineering development
• Lead the development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges
• Drive the completion of all engineering activities on projects
• Provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities
• Prepare project documents within budget, scope, and contract
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and mitigate potential risks
• Maintain technical quality in contracts, documents, and deliveries

Your Background

• Academic degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical Engineering or similar)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar lead role
• Experience with HVDC technology is a plus
• Power industry experience or similar a must
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to take a leading role and deliver quality results
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing, is required. Other languages are a great advantage
• Up to 30% travel required

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

Publication date : 2026-08-10