Senior Project Civil Engineer (m/f/d)

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Lombardia; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Lunch tickets

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Well-being platform

Parking and partnerships

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Italy S.p.A. is seeking a Senior Project Civil Engineer (m/f/d) in Milan to lead civil activities for AIS/GIS HV substations and related projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

The role demands strong collaboration with tender and project teams and active engagement with customers. The candidate will review technical specifications, manage risk assessments, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet CEI/IEC and local building codes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 5-8 years of relevant professional experience in civil design and management.
• Knowledge of Eurocode and related technical regulations.
• Knowledge of CAD and BIM tools.
• Knowledge of building law is an advantage.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to safety guidelines.
• Proficiency in English and Italian (mandatory).
• Licensed engineer with a Professional Association is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil activities (concrete and steel construction) for Grid Integration projects, ensuring collaboration with tendering and project teams.
• Support tender deliverables by coordinating documentation, producing engineering estimates, and performing risk assessments.
• Support the project team with claims related to changes in the civil scope, assessing cost, time, and risks.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues to share best practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage customers as a trusted technical partner, clarifying requirements and presenting solutions.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and validate equipment.
• Examine static and dynamic verifications in steel and concrete construction.
• Review execution plans for concrete reinforcement and steel construction.
• Create and evaluate specifications; participate in subcontracts with suppliers.

Skills

English

Italian

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD

BIM

Job description

## Senior Project Civil Engineer (m/f/d)Apply: Hybrid: Milan, Lombardy, Italy: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 15, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R0136775**Location:**Milan, Lombardy, Italy**Job ID:**R0136775**Date Posted:**2026-07-17**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity**Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.At Grid & Power Quality Solutions in Europe (HBUEU), diversity 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.The Senior Project Technical Civil Engineer, joining in our Engineering Department, will embody these values by promoting collaboration across cross-functional teams demonstrating integrity and accountability in project execution, and driving innovation.**How you’ll make an impact*** Lead and coordinate civil activities (both concrete and steel construction),for Grid Integration projects (AIS/GIS HV Substations and Power Plants) , ensuring effective collaboration with technical tendering and project engineering teams* Support the development of project deliverables during the tender phase by coordinating and preparing documentation, creating engineering estimates, and performing risk assessments prior to submission* Support the project team with claims related to changes in the civil scope, assessing cost, time impacts, and risks while maintaining customer satisfaction through continuous dialogue and excellent service.* Collaborate with engineering colleagues to share best practices, optimize process and develop leadership, coordination, and communication skills, upholding core values of safety, integrity, and quality in all phases of bid and project processing* Engage customers as a trusted technical partner: clarify requirements, present solutions, and capture lessons learned for future projects.* Prepare and review technical specifications and validate equipment.* Examination of static and / or dynamic verifications in steel and solid construction* Examination of execution plans for concrete reinforcement and steel construction* Creation and evaluation of specifications* Participation in drawing up contracts with subcontractors in cooperation with purchasing* Ensure compliance with CEI/IEC, Euro Code standards, Italian building code NTC2018, Italian grid codes, and Hitachi Energy QHSE requirements; drive design quality and continuous improvement.* Coordinate with primary engineers to ensure complete interfaces, proper constructability* Decision Making in Civil discipline**Your Background*** Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.* 5 - 8 years of relevant professional experience in the field of civil design and management or a comparable function, ideally in international project business* Knowledge of technical regulations such as Eurocode etc.* Knowledge of CAD and BIM tools* Knowledge of building law is an advantage* Ability to learn and communicate as well as strong teamwork skills* Commitment to safety and adherence to workplace safety guide-lines, combined with a high level of self-motivation and curiosity for new technologies.* Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Italian (mandatory). Any additional languages will be appreciated* Licensed engineer subscribed to a Professional Association of Engineers is a plus**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: 44,800 € gross annualThe 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).* Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico**Accessibility and reasonable accommodation****Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **general inquiry form** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.****This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.****Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment****As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as** **Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.** **Background Screening and Security Checks****As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.****For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.****The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.**