Senior Lead Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Walton On The Hill; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification seeks a Senior Technical Lead Engineer in Walton On The Hill. The role involves leading engineering activities for Medium and High Voltage Substations, overseeing design, testing, and commissioning processes while ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, over 10 years of experience in substation automation projects, and strong communication skills, especially in English. Join us in driving innovation for a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in substation automation projects.
• Strong fluency in English.
• Experience in testing and commissioning activities.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate technical activities during the complete project cycle.
• Work closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

Protection systems

Communication protocols

Job description

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.

• 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, using feedback to drive 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: submitting estimations, issuing claims related to changes in project scope, assessing cost and time impacts, as well as risk implications.
• Providing technical details, financial information and deliverables for sales proposals.
• Resolving complex technical issues both remotely and in person at domestic and international customer sites.
• Health, safety and environment (HSE). Ensuring the project follows and complies with the company's health, safety and environmental policies.
• Adopting the core values of safety and integrity – taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• 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.
• 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 allow us to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. With more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience, we invite you to 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. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With a century of pioneering mission‑critical technologies—high‑voltage, transformers, automation and power electronics—we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.