Project Technical Engineering Experienced Professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy Spain, S.A.U. is seeking a Project Technical Engineer to join the HVDC System Performance team in Madrid. The role focuses on the design, analysis, and validation of HVDC transmission systems, working across tender and project phases with global colleagues.

You will develop control models, conduct studies, and support tests and commissioning at customer sites; strong English is required and Spanish is valued for collaboration in Spain.

Formación

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in power systems, electrical engineering, control systems or similar technical environments.
• Knowledge of simulation tools such as PSCAD, PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, ETAP or similar would be an advantage.

Responsabilidades

• Perform power system studies and simulations to support the design and validation of HVDC transmission systems.
• Contribute to technical activities during tender and project execution phases, ensuring customer requirements are translated into robust engineering solutions.
• Develop and optimise control models using industry-standard simulation tools while analysing system performance under different operating conditions.
• Support Factory System Tests in Sweden and occasionally participate in commissioning activities at customer sites worldwide.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and international specialists to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality technical solutions.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Self-driven

Collaborative mindset

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

Herramientas

PSCAD

PSSE

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

MATLAB

ETAP

Descripción del empleo

Location: Madrid, Spain Job ID: R0130734 Date Posted: 2026-07-28 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

The Opportunity We are looking for Project Technical Engineering Experienced Professionals to join our growing HVDC System Performance team and help establish our new engineering presence in Spain.

In this role, you will contribute to the design, analysis, and validation of advanced HVDC transmission systems, working alongside experienced engineers on some of the world's most complex power system projects. You will participate throughout the project lifecycle—from technical studies during the tender phase to simulation, testing, and commissioning—while collaborating with international teams across Sweden, the UK, and Canada. This is an exciting opportunity to build your expertise in HVDC technology, receive training from global specialists, and contribute directly to the integration of renewable energy into power grids worldwide.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Perform power system studies and simulations to support the design and validation of HVDC transmission systems.
• Contribute to technical activities during both tender and project execution phases, ensuring customer requirements are translated into robust engineering solutions.
• Develop and optimise control models using industry-standard simulation tools while analysing system performance under different operating conditions.
• Support Factory System Tests in Sweden and occasionally participate in commissioning activities at customer sites worldwide.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and international specialists to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality technical solutions.
• Build your technical expertise through continuous learning while contributing to the growth of a new engineering team in Spain.

Your Background

• Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Engineering Physics or a related discipline.
• Experience in power systems, electrical engineering, control systems or similar technical environments.
• Knowledge of simulation tools such as PSCAD, PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, ETAP or similar would be an advantage.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve technical problems in a structured and methodical way.
• Fluent English is required; Spanish is highly valued and Swedish would be an advantage.
• Self-driven, curious and collaborative mindset, with excellent communication skills and willingness to learn within an international engineering environment.

About Us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We help integrate renewable energy, energy storage, and next-generation power systems worldwide. With more than 50,000 employees across 60 countries, we combine innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence to tackle one of the world's most critical challenges: the energy transition. Join us and be part of the team shaping the future of energy.

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