Control & Protection Software Design Engineer, Graduate
1 month ago• Glasgow, United Kingdom
The opportunity
Join us at Hitachi Energy as a Graduate Control & Protection Software Design Engineer and be part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing energy transmission with HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology.
Please note this role is direct entry into the department and not on a graduate rotation scheme.
Please note this position if of a hybrid nature (3 days working out of our central Glasgow office). Please also note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position (including student visa).
- Exciting Work Environment: Collaborate with a passionate team to deliver world-class technology and develop the best HVDC control systems for our customers.
- Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of working from our Glasgow and your home office.
- Global Impact: Contribute to an ultra-relevant industry and help save the planet.
How you'll make an impact
- Design, maintain, test, integrate, verify, and deploy HVDC control & protection application functions.
- Document processes and conduct customer training.
- Travel internationally for assignments.
Your background
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical area.
- Experience with HVDC projects and control system design/testing.
- Strong interest in industrial application development and programming.
- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
- Experience in digital technology, signal processing, control system design, and power system industry.
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out.
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Client-provided location(s): Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-142184
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-02T23:38:44
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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