HVDC Senior Hardware Engineer (Glasgow)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high voltage technology is seeking a Senior Hardware Design Engineer in Glasgow. You will design critical components for HVDC systems, oversee team processes, and ensure high standards in project delivery. The role requires expertise in electrical engineering and a commitment to collaboration and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experienced leading engineering teams with right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to travel for project sites is essential.
• Knowledge of Engineering Base or Ruplan CAD tools is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead control cabinet layout for HVDC systems.
• Prepare cable lists, validate design drawings, and coordinate with manufacturers.
• Participate in design reviews, support functional tests, and ensure delivery standards.

Skills

Control & protection panel design

Testing and commissioning

Technical coordination

EMC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

HVDC Senior Hardware Engineer (Glasgow)

Apply locations Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job requisition id: R0096764

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

We believe HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology offers a long-term sustainable solution for energy transfer. It is used for long-distance energy transmission, connecting electricity networks with minimal losses, and alleviating electricity quality problems, contributing to power grid stabilization. HVDC is essential for offshore wind power and underwater transmissions.

As a Senior Hardware Design Engineer at HVDC, you will design and lead the control cabinet layout, including hundreds of circuit boards for measurements, control, and calculations. Your work will also involve user interfaces such as HMI, diagnostic tools, and IT infrastructure, utilizing our in-house real-time platform MACH to meet industry standards.

Location: Glasgow, UK. Please note we cannot provide visa support for this position.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Implement control and protection hardware solutions for HVDC/HVAC systems.
• Design cubicles and integrate hardware components.
• Create bill of materials, terminal diagrams, and coordinate with manufacturers.
• Prepare cable lists and termination schedules.
• Develop design specifications, overview diagrams, and clarify concepts with coordinators.
• Participate in design reviews to identify errors and improve processes.
• Coordinate with other departments and stakeholders.
• Prepare CBD, PCD, cable schedules, and connection tables.
• Validate design drawings and documents from suppliers.
• Support functional tests and site commissioning, designing cubicle layouts with access points, earthing, and cable routing.
• Work with customers to ensure delivery standards are met.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and share best practices.
• Opportunity to travel internationally for project sites.
• Plan and organize daily work with problem-solving in mind.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s values of safety and integrity.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Knowledge of control & protection panel design (CRP).
• Site experience in testing and commissioning is a plus.
• Technical coordination with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience with CAD tools like Engineering Base or Ruplan is valuable.
• EMC knowledge or experience with AC substations is a merit.
• Based in the UK with the right to work there.

Qualified individuals with a disability may request accommodations during the application process through our website.