Senior Control & Protection Software Design Engineer (Glasgow)

Hitachi Rail; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Control & Protection Software Design Engineer in Glasgow to work on HVDC projects. This hybrid role involves designing and deploying control systems, ensuring safety, and international travel. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a technical field and experience with control system design. Competitive benefits are offered to support wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits for wellbeing and development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, test, and deploy HVDC control and protection functions.
• Adhere to safety and integrity values.
• Plan and organize work, document processes, and conduct customer training.
• Travel internationally for assignments.

Skills

HVDC projects experience

Control system design

Signal processing

Industrial application development

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Job description

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Description: Join us at Hitachi Energy as a Senior Control & Protection Software Design Engineer and be part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing energy transmission with HVDC technology.

In this role, you will be responsible for automation systems and digital real-time control of plants and transmissions. We are looking for a senior engineer to join our team, contributing to an industry that is crucial for environmental sustainability.

Position Details:

• Work Environment: Collaborate with a passionate team to deliver world-class HVDC control systems.
• Work Model: Hybrid (2-3 days in Glasgow office, rest remote).
• Impact: Contribute to a vital industry and help save the planet.

Responsibilities:

• Design, maintain, test, and deploy HVDC control and protection functions for safe and reliable operations.
• Adhere to safety and integrity values, taking responsibility and caring for colleagues and the business.
• Plan and organize work, document processes, and conduct customer training.
• Travel internationally for assignments.

Qualifications:

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

Additional Information:

We offer competitive benefits supporting your wellbeing and development. Qualified individuals with disabilities can request accommodations during the application process by contacting us through our website.