Project Lead Engineer

Hitachi; Madrid; Sur place; EUR 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Résumé du poste

Hitachi Energy Spain, S.A.U. is seeking a Project Lead Engineer in Madrid to steer HVDC projects and tenders. You will coordinate global project teams, manage technical leadership, and act as the primary technical liaison for customers and stakeholders.

We expect an engineering degree, 5+ years in a lead role, fluency in English and Spanish, and willingness to travel up to 30%. This is a full-time, on-site position with a comprehensive benefits package and international exposure.

Qualifications

• Academic degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical Engineering or similar).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar lead role.
• Fluency in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
• Up to 30% travel required.
• HVDC knowledge is a plus; power industry experience is a must.

Responsabilités

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

Connaissances

Fluent English

Fluent Spanish

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Formation

Engineering degree (Electrical or similar)

Description du poste

Location:

Madrid, Spain

Job ID:

R0130737

Date Posted:

2026-08-10

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 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.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.