Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Madrid, Spain
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
We are looking for a Senior Project Lead Engineer to lead and coordinate engineering activities across medium to high-complexity Grid Automation projects.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective execution of engineering deliverables while meeting contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations.
This position requires approximately 25% travel.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Serve as the technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines.
- Develop base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems.
- Verify the implementation of base designs during detailed engineering phases.
- Coordinate all technical activities throughout the entire project lifecycle.
- Review and approve technical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Collaborate closely with customers to define, shape, and deliver effective technical solutions.
- Identify, assess, and manage technical and cross-functional project risks.
- Support project management with engineering budget monitoring, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in substation automation, protection, and control systems.
- Native-level Spanish proficiency is required. English proficiency at C1 level or higher is required.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time.
More about us
- A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out.
- For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments.
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- Current employees apply here
About the Company
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 workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:
You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully
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Current employees apply here
Competitive salary and incentives
Well-being and care
Paid and unpaid leave
Flexible work options
Benefits that support your financial security
- Role:
- Project Lead Engineer - Substation Automation, Control & Protection
- Job Type:
- Senior Level | Science and Engineering
Company profile
Hitachi Energy
hitachienergy.comHitachi Energy works on the global energy system, aiming to make electricity more sustainable, secure, resilient and affordable and more accessible to all. Its technologies support the expansion and transition of power systems and grids, including HVDC transmission. The company is part of Hitachi Ltd. and traces its heritage to the engineering companies ASEA and Brown Boveri, through its predecessor company ABB. Hitachi Energy is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Founded
- 2018
- Funding Stage
- Subsidiary
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