Secondary Design - Substations

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Psychological Assistance

Language Training

Coaching & Assessments

Descripción de la vacante

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. in Madrid, Spain, seeks an Engineer to own Control & Protection engineering for high-voltage substations across Europe. You will lead design, calculations, and documentation, ensuring system integrity and safe operation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, hands-on AutoCAD skills, and strong communication. Occasional international travel supports testing, installation, and commissioning activities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or similar field.
• Proven experience in Control & Protection engineering for HV substations.
• Strong knowledge of substation engineering and auxiliary services.
• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD for design and drafting.
• Commitment to safe work practices and quality standards. Strong communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver and coordinate Control & Protection engineering scope for HV substations.
• Create and review diagrams, schematics, panel designs, and cabling documentation.
• Lead design, calculations, and documentation from base design to project close-out.
• Provide technical recommendations and support testing, installation, and commissioning.

Conocimientos

Control & Protection

Substation engineering

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Descripción del empleo

Location: Madrid, Spain

Job ID: R0131215

Date Posted: 2026-05-21

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity

Join a global, diverse and dynamic team driving excellence in the energy transition through cutting-edge engineering. In this role, you will take ownership of Secondary (Control & Protection) engineering across high-voltage substation and energy quality projects throughout Europe. Success in this role comes from a combination of technical excellence, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

How you’ll make an impact

Deliver and coordinate all Control & Protection engineering scope for HV substations. Create and review diagrams, schematics, panel designs, and cabling documentation. Ensure integrity, completeness, and correct functionality of substation systems. Lead design, calculations, and documentation from base design to project close-out. Provide technical recommendations and identify risks and improvements. Support project teams with scope changes, including cost, time, and risk assessments. Resolve complex technical issues remotely and on-site (international travel occasionally). Collaborate cross-functionally and provide support during testing, installation, and commissioning.

Your background

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field. Proven experience in Control & Protection engineering for high-voltage substations. Strong knowledge of substation engineering and auxiliary services. Hands-on experience with AutoCAD for design and drafting. Commitment to safe work practices and quality standards. Strong communication skills with a collaborative and solutions-driven mindset.

More about us

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits designed to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal and professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us – both at work and beyond.

Depending on grade and experience, our benefits include:

• Annual Incentive Plan
• Flexible Working
• Meal Allowance
• Life Insurance
• Psychological Assistance
• Language Training
• Coaching & Assessments

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