Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Excellent pension and wide-ranging]()]

Generous bonus scheme

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU) is seeking an experienced Substation engineer to lead design for primary/secondary equipment and protection & control systems. You will prepare complete engineering packages, collaborate across disciplines, and ensure timely delivery within budget.

Ideal candidates have a BEng (honours) in engineering and about 5 years of relevant experience, with strong teamwork, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of BEng (honours) in a related engineering field.
• 5 years of applicable experience in transmission or distribution substations.
• Knowledge of 220 kV to 11 kV practices for primary/secondary substation work.
• Strong teamwork, analytical and communication skills; ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of Primary & Secondary Substation Equipment and protection schemes.
• Prepare documentation, diagrams and design checks to standards (ISO, IEC, BS).
• Coordinate engineering disciplines and provide technical support during testing, installation and commissioning.
• Deliver complete design packages and manage scope, budget and schedule with clients.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Windows & MS Office

AutoCAD

Education

BEng (honours) in related engineering field

5 years of applicable experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Windows OS

Job description

Job Description:

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. This opportunity will be ideal for anyone with a passion and desire to deliver within Electrical Substation engineering, we are looking for someone with an eye for detail and able to prepare documentation and diagrams. In this role, you will be responsible for leading and delivering design for Primary Equipment, Protection and Control systems and associated auxiliary systems at Transmission and Distribution levels. You will be respected internally for your technical skills and your ability to deliver what our clients require, on time and on budget. You will be able to confidently deliver packages of work in the field of both Primary & Secondary Substation Engineering. Location, (Hybrid) with 3 days in Dublin Office

How you'll make an impact:

Engineering development: Ensuring that engineering is developed with complete information and/or that all multidisciplinary information has been included. Leading development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges. Engineering Lead: Driving completion of all engineering activities on the project. Coordinating engineering discipline across several projects. Providing technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities. May act as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline (Primary/Secondary) and completes engineering assignments for that discipline. Engineering Project Management: Preparing complete project documents in area of responsibility. Providing cost effective quality solutions and delivering within budget and contract. Ensuring adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks. Creating work plans and cost estimates. Reviewing and approving scope, budget and schedule for assignments. To design check & approve P&C schemes in accordance with established standards such as ISO 9001, TPs, NGTs, ESIs, BS, IEC Standards, etc. Provide technical support, Work Breakdown Structures for tendering. Work in line with project programs and create regular updates. Enable effective project delivery by assisting with preparation of Design Intent Documents, Tech Specs for Plant and P&C equipment, Schematic Diagrams, LVAC & battery sizing, cable sizing & settings, Approving WDs, cable schedules, core sheets, etc. On a BIM project assume the role of ‘Task Information Manager/Task Team Interface Manager or Task Team Manager’ (as required), for all detailed roles and responsibilities see the BIM Manual. Able to directly liaise with clients in a confident manner and lead meetings with clients An ability to deliver technically excellent engineering designs and consultancy services

Your Background:

• Minimum qualification of BEng (honours) in a related engineering field and 5 years of applicable experience.
• Proven knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (220kV to 11 kV) Primary (yard/equipment) and/or secondary (protection & control) substation experience.
• Good teamwork, Analytical and communication skills.
• Ability in working to tight deadlines and working in high pressurised environments.
• Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, Autocad.
• Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes and tools.
• Strong commitment to safe work practices and a high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies.
• Understanding / Knowledge of Distribution Network Operator / National Grid etc. standards and drawing practices.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of team members.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package 24 days holidays, plus bank holidays Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Generous bonus scheme

Inclusive Work Environment:

We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

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