Project Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Service business, supporting HV, switchgear and transformer projects across the UK and Europe.

You will act as the technical lead, coordinating design activities, engaging with customers and suppliers, and ensuring safe, efficient project delivery to high quality standards. You will travel to customer sites and manufacturing/engineering facilities for workshops and design reviews, with visa sponsorship not available.

Qualifications

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical and engineering aspects of projects from concept to completion and handover.
• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions meeting customer requirements, standards and Hitachi Energy expectations.
• Drive customer satisfaction with proactive technical leadership and successful project execution.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews and project meetings with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance including RAMS review, test plans, installation methodologies and tender documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments to support project delivery.
• Interpret customer specifications and translate requirements into engineering solutions.
• Identify and manage technical risks across the project lifecycle.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Electrical/Mechanical engineering

RAMS/technical review

Communication

Budgeting/financial awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

As part of our continued growth, Hitachi Energy is looking to appoint a Project Engineer to join our Service business, supporting projects across High Voltage (HV), Switchgear and Transformer technologies. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in delivering complex engineering solutions for critical power infrastructure projects. Acting as the technical lead throughout the project lifecycle, you will coordinate engineering design activities, engage with customers and suppliers, and ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys combining technical expertise with project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and problem solving. You will work on a diverse portfolio of projects that support the energy transition while collaborating with industry leading experts across Hitachi Energy's global network. The role requires occasional travel to customer sites throughout the UK and Europe, including visits to our manufacturing and engineering facilities for project workshops and design reviews. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position (including post study visas). How you'll make an impact:

• Lead the technical and engineering aspects of projects from initial concept through to completion and customer handover.
• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet customer requirements, industry standards, and Hitachi Energy expectations.
• Drive customer satisfaction by providing proactive technical leadership and ensuring successful project execution.
• Lead technical discussions, design reviews, and project meetings with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance across the wider business, including the review of RAMS, test plans, installation methodologies, and tender documentation.
• Conduct site surveys and technical assessments to support project delivery and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Interpret customer specifications and translate requirements into effective engineering solutions.
• Identify and manage technical risks throughout the project lifecycle while supporting successful project outcomes.
• HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience delivering engineering projects within power systems, utilities, transmission, distribution, or a related industrial environment.
• Strong understanding of primary plant engineering, HV equipment, switchgear, transformers, or associated electrical infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating engineering activities across multiple stakeholders and managing technical interfaces.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD.
• Financial awareness with the ability to support project budgeting, cost control, and commercial decision-making.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Applications are open until [insert date].