Senior HVDC Hardware Engineer - Hybrid (Glasgow/Birmingham)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave plus publicholyd

Generous bonus scheme

Enhanced pension plan with employerCon

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking an engineer with HVDC project experience to lead the design and integration of cubicles, control and protection panels, and associated hardware.

The role involves coordinating with suppliers, reviewing design specs, and ensuring compliance with IEEE/IEC standards across multiple sites. You will work in a hybrid pattern (3 days in office, 2 days remote) supporting FAT/SAT activities, BOM validation, and project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Strong knowledge of control and protection panel design (CRP).
• Site experience in testing and commissioning is an advantage but not essential.
• Technical co-ordination with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations.
• Involved in FAT / SAT activities with sub suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead project execution and deliver tasks on time with high quality.
• Review design specifications, overview diagrams and concept clarifications with concept coordinators.
• Coordinate with cubicle manufacturers and internal teams for timely delivery.
• Design, review and validate cubicle designs and HW integration.
• Validate BOMs and estimate lead times for materials.
• Provide support during functional performance tests and site commissioning.
• Participate in design reviews to detect errors and implement improvements.
• Engage with IEEE/IEC standards knowledge where applicable.

Skills

Control & protection panel design

Engineering Base

HVDC knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

CAD tools

Engineering Base

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking an engineer with HVDC project experience to lead the design and integration of cubicles, control and protection panels, and associated hardware.

The role involves coordinating with suppliers, reviewing design specs, and ensuring compliance with IEEE/IEC standards across multiple sites. You will work in a hybrid pattern (3 days in office, 2 days remote) supporting FAT/SAT activities, BOM validation, and project execution.