Project Techinical Engineer (m/f/d) | Milan, Italy

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch tickets

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Welfare

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking and Partnerships

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Europe is seeking a skilled Electrical Substation Design Engineer to lead the secondary engineering scope from concept to implementation. You will collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality designs and ensure safe, reliable grid solutions.

With a background in electrical engineering and at least four years in substation or industrial power systems, you will develop protection schemes, review diagrams, and support FAT/SAT, commissioning, and handover,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in secondary engineering for substations or industrial power systems.
• Knowledge of protection concepts (differential, distance, overcurrent).
• Strong commitment to safety and health practices; willingness to learn new technologies.
• Fluent written and spoken English and Italian.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the secondary (electrical design) scope from concept through implementation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across internal and external teams.
• Prepare, review, and validate technical specifications, equipment selections, and key engineering deliverables (SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts).
• Develop and verify protection and control schemes; perform engineering calculations; support FAT and SAT activities.
• Ensure compliance with standards, grid codes, and Hitachi Energy HSE requirements.
• Collaborate with civil, primary, protection, and control engineers for interfaces and cable routing.
• Act as technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
• Support project execution with scope changes, risk assessment, and scheduling; contribute to change management.
• Contribute to tendering activities by preparing engineering estimates and coordinating documentation.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and customer handover.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Protection concepts

Substation design

Project coordination

English proficiency

Italian language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connection and power quality solutions that enable customers to build more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy systems. By leveraging long-standing technology leadership, extensive integration expertise, a large installed base, and a global footprint, the team delivers life-cycle value solutions with minimized risk. Customers span utilities, renewable energy, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors.

The European business includes more than 1,000 skilled professionals across 16 countries, working in critical areas of expertise.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives a culture of innovation and collaboration. Strong market positioning and leading technology support growth across the energy transition and expanding sectors such as hydrogen, data centers, and e‑mobility.

This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about leading with purpose and contributing to transformative solutions in the energy sector.

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead and coordinate the secondary (electrical design) scope, ensuring the integrity and reliable operation of substation systems from concept through implementation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across internal and external teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Prepare, review, and validate technical specifications, equipment selections, and key engineering deliverables such as SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Develop and verify protection and control schemes, perform engineering calculations, and support FAT and SAT activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards, grid codes, and Hitachi Energy quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate closely with civil, primary, protection, and control engineers to ensure seamless interfaces, constructability, and efficient cable routing.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and project stakeholders on all secondary engineering matters.
• Support project execution by assessing scope changes, managing risks and opportunities, and contributing to scheduling and change management activities.
• Contribute to tendering activities by preparing engineering estimates, coordinating technical documentation, and performing risk assessments.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and customer handover while building trusted relationships and driving continuous improvement through lessons learned.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in secondary engineering for substations or industrial power systems, from design through commissioning.
• Knowledge of protection concepts such as differential, distance, and overcurrent protection, as well as FAT and SAT processes.
• Strong commitment to safety and workplace health and safety practices, combined with curiosity and motivation to learn new technologies.
• Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and knowledge of power systems, renewable energy, and transmission systems.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and Italian is required. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.

More about us

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 work place where personal and organizational success grow together.

• The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows: Starting from: 38,000 € gross annual

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures. Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

• Incentive Plan, Lunch tickets, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.