Project Technical Engineering Senior Professional

Hitachi, Ltd.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Hitachi Energy in Madrid is seeking a Project Planning and Controls Specialist to lead planning, scheduling, tendering and execution for complex HVDC projects, driving cost control and resource optimization to ensure flawless delivery. You will collaborate with international teams and mentor engineers while contributing to a growing Spanish engineering team.

Fluent English is required; Spanish is valued, Swedish would be an advantage.

Formación

• Bachelor's/Master's/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Solid experience in power system studies, HVDC, FACTS, grid integration.
• Strong knowledge of simulation tools (PSCAD/PSSE/PowerFactory, MATLAB, ETAP).
• Proven ability to work independently, lead technical activities and manage challenges.
• Fluent English required; Spanish valued; Swedish an advantage.
• Strong communication and leadership in international project teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead power system studies and dynamic simulations for HVDC projects.
• Drive technical decisions on control strategies and system performance.
• Act as a technical reference within project teams and mentor engineers.
• Participate in customer discussions, reviews, tests, and commissioning activities.
• Collaborate with international teams to ensure safe, reliable, cost-effective delivery.
• Contribute to developing engineering practices and the Spanish team.

Conocimientos

Power systems

HVDC

Grid integration

Leadership

Communication

English

Spanish

Proactive mindset

Educación

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

Herramientas

PSCAD

PSSE

PowerFactory

MATLAB

ETAP

Descripción del empleo

The Opportunity

Ready to shape the future of energy?

At Hitachi Energy, we’re building the ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid as part of our Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU). This is a chance to join a team that is driving innovation in power systems, making them more efficient, stable and sustainable for generations to come.

As a Project Planning and Controls Specialist, you’ll join a team driving excellence in power quality systems—mastering planning, scheduling, tendering, and execution. This role integrates cost control and resource optimization to ensure flawless project delivery.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead power system studies and dynamic simulations for complex HVDC transmission projects.
• Drive technical decisions related to control strategies, system performance and engineering solutions throughout project execution.
• Act as a technical reference within project teams, supporting and mentoring less experienced engineers when required.
• Participate in customer discussions, technical reviews, Factory System Tests and selected commissioning activities worldwide.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary international teams to ensure safe, reliable and cost-effective project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous development of engineering practices while helping build and grow the new Spanish engineering team.

Your Background

• Bachelor's, Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Engineering Physics or a related discipline.
• Solid experience in power system studies, HVDC, FACTS, grid integration or similar complex electrical engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of simulation tools such as PSCAD, PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, ETAP or equivalent.
• Proven ability to work independently, lead technical activities and manage complex engineering challenges.
• Fluent English is required; Spanish is highly valued and Swedish would be an advantage.
• Strong communication, collaboration and leadership skills, with a proactive approach and the ability to influence technical decisions within international project teams.

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.