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On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added today (last checked 30 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Life insurance, meal vouchers
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Skills
Nice to have
Requirements
What we're looking for
- University degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field.
- Experience leading complex projects, preferably within civil engineering, infrastructure, energy, or industrial environments.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify innovative and practical solutions to project challenges.
- Ability to thrive in an environment that values transparency, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, motivate, and support diverse project teams.
- Interest in technology and a willingness to continuously learn and develop.
- Professional proficiency in English; additional languages are considered an asset.
Nice to have
- Experience with HVDC projects and/or PMI/PMP certification is considered an advantage.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
More about us
A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being 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 training, Coaching & Assessments.
The role
The Opportunity
Are you ready to shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we are establishing and developing an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain (ESOPC) within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).
We are looking for a Project Engineering Manager to coordinate all engineering activities within assigned projects, ensuring that work across all engineering disciplines is delivered cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety and integrity requirements. This role involves overseeing engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle, including design planning, budget and schedule development, risk management, and the coordination of resources, equipment, and expertise required to deliver the engineering scope.
What you'll do
- Lead the initiation, planning, execution, and control of the engineering scope for complex projects.
- Coordinate engineering activities, resources, stakeholders, and interfaces, while managing competing priorities and resolving conflicts across project disciplines.
- Maintain a clear and transparent overview of project status, making informed decisions and setting priorities that maximize project progress.
- Proactively manage the balance between scope, schedule, cost, and quality to support successful project delivery.
- Take ownership of the engineering scope within EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects.
- Project wise reporting to a Project Director (PD) as part of the project core team while at the same time belonging to a department with Project Managers and Project Interface Managers.
- Foster a culture of safety, integrity, collaboration, and accountability by taking ownership of responsibilities while supporting colleagues and contributing to business success.
How you'll work
Full time
No
Location
Location: Madrid, Spain
Date Posted
2026-10-30
About Hitachi
Hitachi, Ltd. is a global technology and industrial group that drives what it calls the Social Innovation Business, working where digital technology meets the physical world. Its portfolio spans energy (power grid solutions, nuclear, renewables, transmission and distribution), mobility (rail, automotive manufacturing automation, eMobility), industry (smart manufacturing, industrial equipment, measurement and analytical systems), healthcare, and building systems.
Through its Lumada solutions, Hitachi leverages IT, OT (Operational Technology) and products to solve customers' and society's challenges, with offerings that also include digital solutions, decarbonization and sustainability services, data and AI, control systems, cloud applications, and industrial IoT. The company describes itself as a global leader in electrification, powering a sustainable future with innovative grid technologies and digital solutions.
- Industry
- Industrial Technology
Good to know if you are moving
- Hitachi recruits for a 'Project Worker Partner (International Field Assignments - Global Mobility)' role, indicating the company runs structured international field assignment and global mobility programs.
In their own words
About the company & team
HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.
Engineering & Science
Additional information
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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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