Graduate Project Manager
Are you a recent graduate with big ambitions and a passion for technology? At Hitachi Energy, we're looking for future leaders to join our Project Management team within Grid Automation. You'll help deliver complex, high-impact control and protection systems for the UK's critical energy infrastructure.
This is your opportunity to work on real-world projects that power homes, businesses, and entire cities-supporting the full energy journey from generation to consumption. Our systems are already in place on some of the UK's largest wind farms and with national transmission operators across the globe.
As a Graduate Project Manager, you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for planning and delivering substation control and protection projects from start to finish-including engineering processes, system production, testing, and on-site installation.
Key Details:
- Start Date: January 2026
- Interviews: Taking place throughout November 2025
- Assessment Day: Planned for 27th November 2025 at our Stone (Staffordshire) office
How you'll make an impact:
- Supporting the planning and delivery of substation control and protection projects from concept to completion.
- Managing engineering processes, system production, testing, and on-site installation.
- Learning to lead complex projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Developing expertise in both technical systems and project management methodologies.
- Promote effective communication within our Grid Automation business
Background:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Project Management, or a related field.
- A strong interest in project management and a desire to lead.
- Knowledge of power systems, networking, virtualization, or cybersecurity is a plus.
- Curiosity about digitalisation and AI applications in energy systems.
- A proactive mindset and a passion for learning.
- Knowledge of the principles of networking, virtualization, and cybersecurity would be an advantage
- Active interest and willingness to explore digitalisation and AI applications in mature market applications.
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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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