Senior Project Lead Engineer

H-E Parts; Stone; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Stone seeks a Senior Project Lead Engineer with over 10 years of experience in substation automation and strong communication skills. The role involves overseeing engineering deliverables, coordinating project activities, and working closely with customers to ensure high satisfaction levels. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required. This position offers a full-time schedule with no remote options.

Qualifications

• Work experience >10 years in substation automation projects.
• Strong communication skills, fluency in English.
• High-level knowledge in SCADA, protection, communication protocols, and networks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate all technical activities during the complete project cycle.
• Work closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions.
• Prepare the base design of substation automation systems.
• Resolve complex technical issues at customer sites.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Fluency in English

High-level knowledge in SCADA

Knowledge of protection systems

Understanding of communication protocols

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Location: Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0106251

Date Posted: 2025-10-10

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description: Exciting opportunity as a Senior Project Lead Engineer to support all engineering activities related to the Grid Automation Scope of Medium and High Voltage Substations, including testing and commissioning activities of Substation Automation projects in Grid Automation United Kingdom (HUB Europe Region), based in Stone, Staffordshire.

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 the detailed design engineering, testing, or commissioning activities in relation 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.

• 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 own 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.

• High-level knowledge in SCADA, protection, communication protocols, and networks.

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