Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension plan

Life insurance

Health screening

Employee assistance program

Performance rewards

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED in Glasgow is seeking a Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer for HVDC projects. Hybrid work pattern: 3 days in office, 2 days at home, with office locations in Glasgow (preferred) and Birmingham.

You will translate customer specifications into protection designs, evaluate sub-supplier quotes, and lead the design team through FAT and SAT. The role requires coordinating with customers, suppliers, and project stakeholders to ensure compatibility of protection

Qualifications

• Experience in HVDC protection and control design.
• Proven experience with FAT and SAT procedures.
• Led design teams in customer-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer specifications into protection design and requirements.
• Evaluate sub-supplier quotes based on design needs.
• Lead the design team and liaise with customers and suppliers.
• Review protection panel design and FAT/SAT activities.
• Provide remote support for installation and SAT.

Skills

HVDC protection

Protection schemes

System integration

Vendor management

Tools

FAT testing

SAT testing

Relay configuration

Sub-supplier management

Job description

Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom Job ID: R0147736 Date Posted: 2026-10-19 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: We are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, solutions for energy transfer with direct current at high voltages, is a long-term sustainable solution. The technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and to connect electricity networks with minimal losses. In addition to energy transfer, HVDC technology also alleviates electricity quality problems and can contribute to the stabilization of connected power grids. For offshore wind power or long-distance underwater transmissions, direct current is the only realistic energy transmission alternative. In this role as Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer at HVDC, you will the technical responsible for definition, costing and delivery of AC Protection and Control solutions in tender work as well as in execution projects. Detailed design and manufacturing will be sourced to sub-suppliers. Location: Glasgow Office (Preferred) and Birmingham can also be considered Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days home How you'll make an impact: Translate customer specifications and protection schemes into conceptual design, and formulating clear requirements to our sub-suppliers. Evaluate sub-supplier quotes based on the specified requirements and future design. Continuously monitor the design and manufacturing process, as well as leading the design team in the dialogue with our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Review of detailed protection panel design, including interfaces to main components as and intercommunication links. Ensure compatibility between functional requirements, panel design, relay configuration and settings prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Review suppliers test program and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Remotely assist installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as needed. Your Background Translate customer specifications and protection schemes into conceptual design, and formulating clear requirements to our sub-suppliers. Evaluate sub-supplier quotes based on the specified requirements and future design. Continuously monitor the design and manufacturing process, as well as leading the design team in the dialogue with our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Review of detailed protection panel design, including interfaces to main components as and intercommunication links. Ensure compatibility between functional requirements, panel design, relay configuration and settings prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Review suppliers test program and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Remotely assist installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as needed.

More about us We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:

• Generous annual leave plus public holidays
• Generous bonus scheme
• Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions
• Private healthcare for our employees
• Health screening program and Dental Plan
• Maternity, paternity, parental leave
• Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection
• Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Performance-based rewards and recognition

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