Secondary Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Finland Oy in Vaasa requires a Secondary Engineer to design and deliver substations within the Grid Integration business. You will prepare drawings, calculations and support commissioning for international projects, from planning to delivery.

Applicants should hold a B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering; fluent English and Finnish/Swedish language abilities are expected. Proactivity, teamwork and travel up to 20% are valued; E3, AutoCAD or PCM600 experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering required.
• Proficiency in English; Finnish or Swedish language skills preferred.
• Willingness to participate in international projects and travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings, and essential construction documents; perform engineering calculations and oversee commissioning.
• Support pre-FAT and FAT stages; provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success in international environments.

Skills

English proficiency

Finnish/Swedish

Proactivity

Results orientation

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

International projects

Education

B.Sc./M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E3

AutoCAD

PCM600

Job description

Job Details

Location: Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland

Job ID: R0141551

Date posted: 2026-08-14

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY FINLAND OY

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Join Our Team!

The Opportunity

We are offering a position as a Secondary Engineer at Hitachi Energy, Grid Integration business. This role will be in Vaasa, where we have the team and an office. The business unit designs and delivers complete substations for distribution and transmission grids. We are offering an interesting position in an international project environment and various development possibilities in the areas of design and engineering, research, and development. Because each project is different, your responsibilities will range widely and may include managing all aspects of secondary design from initial planning to final delivery. Daily responsibilities include preparing design drawings, drafting essential construction documents, conducting engineering calculations, and overseeing commissioning processes. At Hitachi Energy, you will have the opportunity to apply your design expertise across diverse projects, both domestically in Finland and internationally.

How You'll Make an Impact

Prepare and review substation documentations, for example, single line diagram, protection diagrams, interlocking diagrams, AC and DC drawings, calculations, control and protection panel drawings, IED configurations, cabling and bills of materials. Provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accepts as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services. Provide technical support during pre-FAT and FAT stage, handling installation and commissioning activities. Prepare project documentation within one's scope of deliverables. Participate in testing and commissioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project manager, design (Lead, Primary, Civil and commissioning), planner, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless project integration and successful outcomes in international project environment. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and encouraging employee involvement in problem-solving and process enhancement. Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business.

Your background

B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Finnish or Swedish. Demonstrated proactivity, results orientation, strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities. Willingness to participate in international projects. Willingness to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally. Previous experience in engineering work related to high and medium voltage substations is considered an asset. Experience in design software such as E3, AutoCAD, PCM600 is considered as an advantage. Understanding of substation control and protection systems is also considered beneficial.

More about us

Interested in joining the team?

For more information about this role, please contact Hannu Hautala, Engineering Manager, at [phone].

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