Control and Protection Engineer

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Control and Protection Engineer to design, implement, test, and maintain control and protection systems for high-voltage substations and power generation facilities. This role involves ensuring the reliable and safe operation of critical electrical infrastructure through advanced engineering solutions.

How you will make an impact

• Design and develop control and protection schemes for substations, including relay settings, logic diagrams, and single-line diagrams, adhering to international and company standards.
• Prepare technical specifications, equipment lists, and bid documents for control and protection systems and associated components.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and testing of control and protection equipment on-site, ensuring compliance with design specifications and safety protocols.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex control and protection system malfunctions, implementing effective corrective actions to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and internal teams to define project requirements, provide technical support, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and standards within the control and protection domain.
• Stay abreast of new technologies, industry trends, and regulatory changes in power system control and protection.
• Provide technical training and mentorship to junior engineers and technicians.

Your background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in the design, engineering, and commissioning of control and protection systems for high-voltage substations or power generation.
• Strong understanding of power system principles, fault analysis, and protection relaying concepts (e.g., distance protection, differential protection, overcurrent protection).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a team environment and interacting with clients.
• * Fluency in Portuguese (written and spoken) is required; proficiency in English is a significant advantage.
• Availability for occasional travel to project sites.

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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Client-provided location(s): Estoril, Portugal, Leça da Palmeira, Portugal

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-183649

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-25T18:44:51