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87,000+ live jobsProject Lead Engineer – Substation Automation, Control & Protection
On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 days ago (last checked 31 Oct)
Our summary
- Work mode
- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Native level
- English
- Required
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Life insurance, meal vouchers
Visa options
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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
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.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
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.
The role
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.
What you'll do
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
How you'll work
Full time
No
This position requires approximately 25% travel.
Date Posted
Location: Madrid, Spain
2026-07-10
Profession (Job Category)
Engineering & Science
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
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In their own words
About the company & team
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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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