Junior Project Engineer

StudentJob; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Netherlands is hiring a Junior Technical Project Engineer in the Grid Integration division to design high-voltage substations and grid stabilization systems across the Netherlands. You will collaborate with customers, internal teams, and external partners to deliver innovative solutions on time and within budget.

The role requires a bachelor or master in electrical engineering, a strong interest in HV substations, and knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, IEC 61850, and BIM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in electrical engineering or related field.
• Interest in high-voltage substations, protection & control systems.
• Basic knowledge of power system protection and HV technology.
• Familiarity with Revit, AutoCAD, BIM and MS Office.
• Excellent communication in Dutch and English; willingness to visit sites.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering and delivery of HV substations and grid stabilization systems from tender to handover.
• Develop and maintain deliverables: SLDs, protection & control schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts.
• Perform engineering calculations for protection, layouts, lightning protection, and dimensioning.
• Specify equipment: protection relays, CTs/VTs, SCADA/RTU, HV substation components.
• Coordinate interfaces with primary, secondary, civil, telecom, construction, and commissioning teams.
• Coordinate with suppliers and panel builders; support FAT/SAT and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/EN standards, Dutch grid codes, and QHSE standards.
• Engage with customers and project stakeholders; contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Fluent in Dutch

Fluent in English

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Power Systems Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Job ID: R0136356

Date Posted: 2026-07-28

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Career opportunities in Europe

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe.

As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 45,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.

Embrace Diversity and Innovation!

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 and Service business 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.

As a Junior Technical Project Engineer in the Grid Integration division, you will play a pivotal role in the electromechanical design of high-voltage systems across the Netherlands. This position requires you to develop innovative solutions in collaboration with customers, internal teams, and external partners, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Your expertise will be instrumental in advancing our high-voltage switchgear and grid stabilization systems.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the engineering and delivery of high-voltage substations and grid stabilization systems, from tender phase through commissioning and customer handover.
• Develop and maintain engineering deliverables including Single Line Diagrams (SLDs), protection & control schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, cable routing, grounding systems, and 3D Revit models.
• Perform engineering calculations and design activities related to protection systems, electromechanical layouts, lightning protection, short-circuit forces, and material dimensioning.
• Specify and coordinate technical equipment such as protection relays, CTs/VTs, SCADA/RTU systems, auxiliary equipment, and high-voltage substation components.
• Manage technical interfaces with primary, secondary, civil, telecom, construction, and commissioning disciplines to ensure an integrated and constructable design.
• Coordinate with suppliers and panel builders, review technical documentation, support FAT/SAT activities, and resolve technical issues during project execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable IEC/EN standards, Dutch grid codes, customer requirements, and Hitachi Energy QHSE standards.
• Engage with customers and project stakeholders, providing technical support, presenting solutions, and contributing to continuous improvement and lessons learned.

Your Background

• Bachelor or Master's degree in electrical engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong interest in high-voltage substations, protection & control systems, and electromechanical design.
• Basic knowledge of power system protection, high-voltage technology, electrical design principles, and substation engineering.
• Familiarity with engineering tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and an interest in BIM and digital engineering methodologies.
• Knowledge of IEC 61850, protection relays, SCADA systems, FAT/SAT processes, or related technologies is considered an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with a structured and quality-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international project teams.
• Fluent in Dutch and English; Willingness to occasionally visit customer sites, suppliers, and construction locations.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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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.

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