Substation Design Engineer for International Projects

Hitachi Energy; Vaasa; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Vaasa, Finland, is looking for a Secondary Engineer for the Grid Integration team. You will design and deliver complete substations for distribution and transmission grids, supporting international projects and a diverse client base.

Responsibilities include preparing drawings, calculations, and commissioning oversight; collaborating with PMs and engineers across disciplines; and traveling up to 20% to meet project needs.

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering (B.Sc./M.Sc.).
• Proficiency in spoken and written English; Finnish or Swedish preferred.
• Proactive, results-oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.
• Experience with high/medium voltage substations is a plus.
• Experience with E3, AutoCAD or PCM600 is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design drawings and construction documents for substations.
• Perform engineering calculations and oversee commissioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate international projects.
• Support project delivery from planning to final handover.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and safety culture.

Skills

English

Finnish or Swedish

Proactivity

Teamwork

Results orientation

Education

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

Tools

E3

AutoCAD

PCM600

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Vaasa, Finland, is looking for a Secondary Engineer for the Grid Integration team. You will design and deliver complete substations for distribution and transmission grids, supporting international projects and a diverse client base.

Responsibilities include preparing drawings, calculations, and commissioning oversight; collaborating with PMs and engineers across disciplines; and traveling up to 20% to meet project needs.