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Hitachi Energy

Primary Engineer

Aug 6, 2026• Madrid, Spain

About us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Engineering
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The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy?

At Hitachi Energy, we are building and expanding our ES Regional Office in Madrid, Spain, within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).

As part of this dynamic team, you will play a key role in supporting project execution from design to delivery, ensuring innovative solutions for offshore platforms, data centers, and high-voltage substations across the region.

If you are eager to apply your expertise in electromechanical design of substations, collaborate with top professionals, and make a real impact on the future of energy, we want to hear from you!

How you'll make an impact

  • Lead and coordinate the primary (electromechanical) scope to ensure the integrity and the correct function operation of the substation systems.
  • Produce technical documentation, supporting not only tender development but also early conceptual design, detail design and equipment implementation. suincluding conceptual design support and equipment implementation.
  • Prepare and review technical specifications and validate equipment.
  • Ensure alignment of the 3D design/models, coordinating and resolving interfaces between civil and electromechanical disciplines.
  • Make technical recommendations during design, engineering, and execution phases to meet process requirements and standards.
  • Support the project team with claims related to changes in the primary scope, assessing cost, time impacts, and risks while maintaining customer satisfaction through continuous dialogue and excellent service.
  • Collaborate with engineering colleagues to share best practices and develop leadership, coordination, and communication skills, upholding our core values of safety, integrity, and quality.

Your Background

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
  • Solid track record in electromechanical design of substations (AIS or GIS).
  • Relevant High Voltage Apparatus experience and knowledge.
  • BIM/3D methodology knowledge will be a plus.
  • Commitment to safety and adherence to workplace safety guide-lines, combined with a high level of self-motivation and curiosity for new technologies.
  • Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, with strong communication skills and knowledge of power systems, renewable energy, transmission systems.
  • Fluent in English. Any additional languages will be appreciated.

Willingness to travel: Required 10% of the time.

More about us

A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being 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 training, Coaching & Assessments.

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Additional Information

  • Posted: Aug 6, 2026
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