Project Lead Engineering

Hitachi Energy; Harstad; Hybrid; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a dedicated Project Lead Engineer to oversee technical work in Norway. This role involves leading diverse engineering teams and ensuring project delivery aligns with quality and safety standards. Candidates should have experience in electrical fields and demonstrate strong collaboration skills. The position also offers opportunities for personal and technical development in an innovative environment.

Benefits

Technical and personal development

Flexible working hours

Supportive work environment

Engaging social activities

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical field or power distribution.
• Desirable experience in leading a technical team.
• Understanding of high-voltage devices and protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead adherence to quality, timelines, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate diverse engineering teams.
• Collaborate with project manager on objectives.

Skills

Electrical field experience

Technical team leadership

Collaboration skills

Fluent communication in English

Knowledge of Scandinavian language

Job description

Overview

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 technology leadership, integration expertise, installed base and global footprint to provide life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transport, 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.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Project Lead Engineer. You will lead the technical work toward several of our customers in Norway and play an important role in project delivery.

How You\'ll Make An Impact

• Lead technical work to ensure adherence to quality, timelines, financial targets per contract specifications and safety requirements.
• Focus on power and control system deliveries to customers in Norway, including grid companies, industries, and the transport sector.
• Lead and coordinate a diverse team spanning various engineering disciplines internally and externally.
• Operate at the intersection of sales and project execution, maintaining extensive customer contact in both areas.
• Collaborate closely with the project manager to align on objectives and deliverables.
• Engage with high-voltage installations (>36 kV), transformers, protection & control systems, and auxiliary power supplies.
• Develop ideas and continuously improve our technical solutions.

Your background

• Relevant experience within electrical field, or experience with power distribution.
• Experience in leading a technical team is desirable.
• Good understanding of interfaces between different HV devices, protection and control systems, and different professional disciplines (electromechanical engineers, electrical engineers, system engineers and commissioning).
• Understand how to achieve success aligned with the company’s values, quality focus, HSE initiatives, and financial goals.
• Demonstrate strong collaboration skills with colleagues, customers, and partners.
• Show initiative and maintain a high degree of independence in your work.
• Fluent communication skills in English, with knowledge of at least one Scandinavian language desirable.

What We Offer

• Technical and personal development in a positive, innovative and interdisciplinary environment, with opportunities for good career paths in a global company.
• Various and highly interesting tasks to enhance professional growth.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Engaging social activities.
• Flexible working hours and some remote work options.

Your workplace will be in our new premises at Helsfyr in Oslo, Flesland in Bergen, Porsgrunn and/or Harstad. Please note that the position may involve occasional travel.

If you want to be part of our team and contribute to the electrification of society, we look forward to receiving your application with CV through our job seeker portal. For any questions, you can contact Charlène Gris: [e-mail].

We only process applications that are registered electronically with relevant attachments. Hitachi Energy manages critical infrastructure and follows guidelines and statutory security requirements from Norwegian authorities in our recruitment processes. In collaboration with Meditor AS, we conduct background checks on all candidates offered employment at Hitachi Energy Norway, as well as suitability assessments pursuant to the Energy Act. It is assumed that the candidate provides relevant information for assessing the candidate’s security suitability, etc.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.