Senior Lead Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Stone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Stone, Staffordshire, is seeking a Senior Technical Lead Engineer to drive engineering, testing, and commissioning activities for Substation Automation projects within the HUB Europe Region. The role emphasizes design authority, cross-disciplinary coordination, and delivering solutions that meet customer expectations, quality, and safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, with proven experience in substation automation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or higher.
• Proven experience in substation automation projects.
• Fluent in English with strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of SCADA, protection and network protocols.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across disciplines.
• Coordinate all technical activities during the complete project cycle including testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with customers to shape solutions and drive improvements for customer satisfaction.
• Share technical knowledge and best practices across HUB Europe Region.
• Prepare base design of substation automation systems and verify against detailed design.
• Take on detailed design engineering, testing, or commissioning tasks as needed.
• Support Project Manager in costings, change claims, and risk assessment; provide technical and financial inputs for proposals.

Skills

Substation automation

Communication skills

English fluency

SCADA knowledge

Protection knowledge

Networks knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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.

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.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Act as a technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across all applicable engineering disciplines.
• Coordinating all technical activities during the complete project cycle - including testing and commissioning.
• Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions and utilizing feedback to drive the delivery of innovative improvements and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Working closely with colleagues and engineers across various disciplines, sharing technical knowledge and best practices across borders within the HUB Europe Region.
• Preparing the base design of substation automation systems, control, and protection. Verifying the implemented base design within the detailed design.
• Taking over aspects of detailed design engineering, testing, or commissioning activities related to the project needs.
• Supporting 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.
• Providing technical details, financial information, and deliverables for sales proposals.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience working within 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.