Junior Substation Automation Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Automation Engineer in the United Kingdom to help modernise, optimise, and safeguard electrical operations through substation automation solutions.

The role focuses on applying both hardware and software skills to real-world industrial contexts. You will assist in conceptualising, designing and deploying automation systems, collaborating with electrical engineers, computer scientists and cybersecurity experts across the project lifecycle from concept through

Qualifications

• Degree in an engineering or computing field aligned with substation automation.
• Demonstrated passion for engineering, design and development.
• Curiosity to learn, explore new technologies and solve problems.
• Teamwork and collaboration across disciplines are valued.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conceptualising, designing and developing substation automation systems, hardware and software.
• Participate in deployment of automation solutions in real-world settings.
• Collaborate with electrical, networking, CS and cybersecurity experts to ensure secure, efficient, compliant solutions.
• Support the full project lifecycle from concept to testing and commissioning.

Skills

Passion for engineering

Curiosity and inquisitiveness

Teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering / Computer Science / Communication Engineering degree

Job description

Hitachi, Ltd. is seeking a Graduate Automation Engineer in the United Kingdom to help modernise, optimise, and safeguard electrical operations through substation automation solutions.

The role focuses on applying both hardware and software skills to real-world industrial contexts. You will assist in conceptualising, designing and deploying automation systems, collaborating with electrical engineers, computer scientists and cybersecurity experts across the project lifecycle from concept through