System Design Engineer - Power Conversion | Madrid, Spain

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Madrid; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Flexible Working

Meal Allowance

Life Insurance

Medical Check-up

Psychological assistance

Language trainings

Coaching & Assessments

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Madrid is seeking an experienced Senior System Engineer to lead power electronics and power systems activities in our ES Regional Office. You will design converter systems for STATCOM and related grid applications, from tendering to site commissioning, in a multicultural, global engineering environment.

You will collaborate with Sales, other engineering teams, and R&D to perform simulations, define controls and protections, and ensure compliance with grid codes and standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering with focus on Power Systems and Power Electronics.
• Experience in hydropower or railway sector is a strong plus.
• Experience in power electronics and power system simulations.
• Willingness to travel globally (<10%).

Responsibilities

• Design power electronic converter systems including SFC, STATCOMs, etc., from sales and tendering phase to project execution, including occasional customer and site visits.
• Own the system engineering scope throughout project execution, in close collaboration with Sales, other Engineering departments, Project Management, and Service.
• Perform system design tasks such as simulations (e.g., harmonics, transients), performance calculations, component specifications for sub-suppliers, control and protection definitions, and documentation of design activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer specifications and grid codes.
• Identify risks and opportunities, proposing effective mitigation measures.
• Work closely with R&D teams on system design and modeling of converter systems.
• Define and evaluate on-site performance measurements.
• Contribute to the continuous development of engineering processes by sharing knowledge, participating in conferences and committees.

Skills

Power electronics

Power systems

System simulations

English fluent

Travel willingness

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of energy?

At Hitachi Energy, we are building and expanding our ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid, Spain, within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).

To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Senior System Engineer with strong background in power electronics, power systems and system simulations. If you want to work at the forefront of energy technology in a motivated, global engineering environment, this role is for you.

At our competence center "Power Converter Solutions", we have a leading position in the development, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of high-power electronic converters mainly for STATCOM and rail power supply systems. We also provide solutions for hydro pump stations and grid interties. With the help of our highly efficient converters, we contribute to the integration of renewable energies into the electrical grid of tomorrow, while also increasing the overall system efficiency.

How you'll make an impact

• Design power electronic converter systems including Static Frequency Converters (SFC), Static Compensators (STATCOMs), etc., from sales and tendering phase to project execution, including occasional customer and site visits
• Own the system engineering scope throughout project execution, in close collaboration with Sales, other Engineering departments, Project Management, and Service
• Perform system design tasks such as simulations (e.g., harmonics, transients), performance calculations, component specifications for sub-suppliers, control and protection definitions, and documentation of design activities
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer specifications and grid codes
• Identify risks and opportunities, proposing effective mitigation measures
• Work closely with R&D teams on system design and modeling of converter systems
• Define and evaluate on-site performance measurements
• Contribute to the continuous development of engineering processes by sharing knowledge, participating in conferences and committees

Your background

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, with a focus on Power Systems and Power Electronics, combined with solid knowledge in power electronics and/or power systems with relevant experience in the industry
• Experience in hydropower or railway sector is a strong plus
• Experience in Matlab/Simulink is a plus
• Relevant experience in power electronics and power system simulations
• Eagerness to take responsibility for deliverables, both internally and externally towards customers and sub-suppliers
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment
• Curiosity and drive for continuous development in both short and long term
• Fluent in English; German or additional languages are an advantage
• Willingness to travel globally (<10%)

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.

At Hitachi Energy, we embrace a culture where Health, Safety, and Environment are not just commitments, but values that guide every step we take- protecting our people, our communities, and the world we power.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.