Graduate Control & Protection Software Design Engineer (Glasgow)

H-E Parts; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in energy transmission as a Graduate Control & Protection Software Design Engineer. You will design and implement HVDC technology solutions, engage in international projects, and contribute to innovative energy solutions. Ideal for recent graduates with a passion for engineering and technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience with HVDC projects and control system design/testing.
• Strong interest in industrial application development.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, test, integrate, and deploy HVDC control & protection applications.
• Document processes and conduct customer training.
• Travel internationally for assignments.

Skills

HVDC projects

Control system design

Programming

Signal processing

Digital technology

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field

Job description

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0088800

Date Posted: 2025-05-16

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity

Join us at Hitachi Energy as a Graduate Control & Protection Software Design Engineer and be part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing energy transmission with HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology.

Please note: This role is a direct entry into the department and not part of a graduate rotation scheme.

Additional details: This position has a hybrid work model (2-3 days working from our Glasgow office). We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position, including student visas.

What you will do

• Design, maintain, test, integrate, verify, and deploy HVDC control & protection application functions.
• Document processes and conduct customer training.
• Travel internationally for assignments.

Candidate profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Experience with HVDC projects and control system design/testing.
• Strong interest in industrial application development and programming.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in digital technology, signal processing, control system design, and power systems industry.

About us

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits supporting your financial, physical, mental wellbeing, and personal development. We want you to thrive both professionally and personally.

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