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On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 5 months ago (last checked 30 Oct)
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- On-site, Madrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Education
- University degree
- Benefits
- Life insurance, meal vouchers
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Skills
Requirements
What we're looking for
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.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
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.
The role
Location: Madrid, Spain
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.
What you'll do
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.
How you'll work
Full time
No
Date Posted
2026-05-21
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
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About the company & team
HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.
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