Senior Lead Engineer

H-E Parts; Stone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions company in the UK is seeking a Senior Technical Lead Engineer to oversee engineering activities related to Medium and High Voltage Substations. Responsibilities include acting as a technical lead, coordinating project cycles, and managing customer relations. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in substation automation and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. The role offers the chance to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of work experience in substation automation projects.
• Strong communication skills and fluency in English.
• Principal knowledge in SCADA, protection, and communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead for engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate technical activities during the project cycle.
• Work with customers to deliver tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers to share technical knowledge.
• Prepare base design of substation automation systems.
• Support project manager in cost estimations.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Substation automation

Communication protocols

SCADA

Problem-solving

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Senior Technical Lead Engineer to support all engineering activities related to the Automation Scope of Medium and High Voltage Substations, including testing and commissioning activities of Substation Automation projects in PGGA United Kingdom (HUB Europe Region), based in Stone, Staffordshire. Reporting to the Lead Engineering Manager. You will drive excellence by ensuring that engineering, testing, and commissioning activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed by meeting customer expectations, contract specifications, Hitachi Energy policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.

Your responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across all applicable engineering disciplines.
• Coordinate all technical activities during the complete project cycle - including testing and commissioning.
• Work closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions and utilize feedback to drive the delivery of innovative improvements and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with colleagues and engineers across various disciplines, sharing technical knowledge and best practices across borders within the HUB Europe Region.
• Prepare the base design of substation automation systems, control, and protection. Verify the implemented base design within the detailed design.
• Take over aspects of detailed design engineering, testing, or commissioning activities related to the project needs.
• Support the Project Manager in costings to submit estimations; issue claims related to changes in project scope; assess cost and time impacts, as well as risk implications.
• Provide technical details, financial information, and deliverables for sales proposals.
• Resolve complex technical issues both remotely and in person at domestic and international customer sites.
• Ensure health, safety, and environment (HSE) compliance with the company's policies.
• Adopt the core values of safety and integrity - taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Work experience >10 years in substation automation projects.
• Strong communication skills, fluency in English.
• Principal knowledge in SCADA, protection, communication protocols, and networks.

More about us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Hitachi Energy's complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey. Would you like to help us develop the technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today

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