Hybrid Substation Engineering Project Leader

Hitachi, Ltd.; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Enhanced leave program (40 days PTO)

Hybrid work: 3 days remote, 2 days in-

Bonus plan

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Rotterdam seeks a Project Manager Engineering to lead and coordinate all engineering activities across tenders and execution phases for HV and MV substations. You will translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions, manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk, and act as the technical counterpart to customers and suppliers.

The role offers hybrid work with domestic and international travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in power systems engineering for HV/MV substations.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering across tender and execution phases.
• Strong communication with customers and partners in a multicultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end engineering for tenders and projects, ensuring scope, budget, schedule, quality and HSE.
• Provide technical support during tendering: define scope, prepare BoQs, and conduct risk reviews.
• Lead substation design: system architectures, sizing, calculations, and standards compliance.
• Plan engineering work: build plans, estimates, and resource plans; monitor progress.
• Coordinate with Sales, Tendering, PM, Site Installation and Commissioning for seamless delivery.
• Engage customers: lead technical meetings, resolve site queries, support acceptance.
• Drive supplier engagement: prepare specs, evaluate offers, coordinate with SCM.
• Manage risk and quality: risk assessments, mitigation actions, safety tours.

Skills

End-to-end eng. coordination

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary coordination

Bilingual in Dutch & English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Rotterdam seeks a Project Manager Engineering to lead and coordinate all engineering activities across tenders and execution phases for HV and MV substations. You will translate customer requirements into robust technical solutions, manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk, and act as the technical counterpart to customers and suppliers.

The role offers hybrid work with domestic and international travel.