Control & Protection Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Hardware Design Engineer, where you will design innovative control cabinet layouts for cutting-edge HVDC projects. This hybrid role allows you to work from the Birmingham office and your home, offering flexibility while contributing to global power station projects. You will be responsible for cubicle design, documentation, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the highest standards in control systems. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and make a significant impact on the power industry while enjoying the benefits of hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field required.
• 3+ years of experience in HVDC projects in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design cubicles and integrate hardware components for control systems.
• Create documentation including Bill of Materials and terminal diagrams.

Skills

Control and Protection Panel Design

Cubicle Design

Documentation Skills

Stakeholder Collaboration

HVDC Project Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD Tools (Engineering Base, Ruplan)

Job description

Description

The opportunity

As a Hardware Design Engineer within Hitachi Energy’s HVDC, you will be responsible for designing our control cabinet layout, which includes hundreds of circuit boards for measurements, control, and calculations. Our system also incorporates user interfaces such as HMI (Human Machine Interface), diagnostic tools, IT (Information Technology) infrastructure, and IT security. We utilize our in-house developed real-time platform, MACH, to meet the power industry’s standards. This role offers the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in building some of our many power stations around the world.

This is a hybrid working role, allowing you to work both from our offices in Birmingham and partly from your home office.

Your responsibilities

• Cubicle Design & Integration: Design cubicles and integrate all hardware components.
• Documentation: Create Bill of Materials, terminal diagrams, cable lists, and termination schedules.
• Coordination & Inspection: Coordinate with cubicle manufacturers and perform inspections.
• Design Preparation: Prepare design specifications, overview diagrams, and concept clarifications.
• Design Review: Participate in or lead design review meetings to identify and correct errors.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Discuss with other departments to prepare the division of works.
• Validation: Validate design drawings/documents from sub-suppliers to meet specifications.
• Support & Collaboration: Provide support during tests and commissioning, and collaborate with customers and colleagues.

Your background

• Educational Background: You possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Professional Experience: You have prior experience with HVDC projects and at least three years of work experience in the UK.
• Technical Expertise: You have strong knowledge in control and protection panel design (CRP).
• Additional Skills: Site experience in control and protection testing and commissioning is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with CAD tools for control systems, such as Engineering Base or Ruplan, is highly valued.
• Specialized Knowledge: Having EMC knowledge or experience with AC sub-stations and control systems is considered a plus.