Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Madrid, Spain
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
Join a global, diverse and dynamic team driving excellence in the energy transition through cutting-edge engineering.
In this role, you will take ownership of Secondary (Control & Protection) engineering across high-voltage substation and energy quality projects throughout Europe.
Success in this role comes from a combination of technical excellence, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
How you'll make an impact
- Deliver and coordinate all Control & Protection engineering scope for HV substations.
- Create and review diagrams, schematics, panel designs, and cabling documentation.
- Ensure integrity, completeness, and correct functionality of substation systems.
- Lead design, calculations, and documentation from base design to project close-out.
- Provide technical recommendations and identify risks and improvements.
- Support project teams with scope changes, including cost, time, and risk assessments.
- Resolve complex technical issues remotely and on-site (international travel occasionally).
- Collaborate cross-functionally and provide support during testing, installation, and commissioning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field.
- Proven experience in Control & Protection engineering for high-voltage substations.
- Strong knowledge of substation engineering and auxiliary services.
- Hands-on experience with AutoCAD for design and drafting.
- Commitment to safe work practices and quality standards.
- Strong communication skills with a collaborative and solutions-driven mindset.
More about us
- We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits designed to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal and professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us - both at work and beyond.
- Depending on grade and experience, our benefits include: Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Psychological Assistance, Language Training, Coaching & Assessments.
- Apply now
- 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
Apply now
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:
- Secondary Design - Substations
- Job Type:
- Mid Level | Unknown
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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