Project Engineer

Join Hitachi Energy - Shape the Future of Substations Through IED Configuration Excellence.

The opportunity

Be part of a dynamic team delivering innovative Substation Automation Systems (SAS) for utility companies, transport projects, and energy-intensive industries across Norway. This role is centered around the configuration of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) and protection relays-key components in modern substation control and protection systems.

At Hitachi Energy, you'll work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to projects that are critical to the energy transition. If you have the right skills and experience, this could be your opportunity to step into a senior role.

How you'll make an impact

• Work with the latest tech: Dive into advanced IED configuration and IEC 61850 standard, helping shape the future of smart grids and digital substations.
• Make a real impact: Support high-profile infrastructure and energy projects across Norway, contributing to a more sustainable and resilient energy system.
• Grow professionally: Thrive in a strong professional environment with clear opportunities for career development and advancement.
• Collaborate across disciplines: Join a team of skilled engineers and specialists who value teamwork, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Enjoy flexibility: Depending on your interests, you can also work on circuit diagram design, control & protection calculations, and technical sales support.
• Balanced travel: Travel is limited and mostly related to IED testing at site-giving you a good balance between fieldwork and office-based engineering.
• Global reach, local strength: Be part of a company with deep roots in Norway and access to international expertise, tools, and resources.

Your Background

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Technical College Engineering.
• Expertise in IED/protection relay configuration and standards (e.g. IEC 61850).
• Experience from electrical design for substation control and protection systems.
• Background as Test or Commissioning Engineer from Power Sector solutions is a strong advantage.
• Fluent in a Scandinavian language and English.
• Driver's license.

Questions regarding the role can be directed to Tommy-Kristian Nordbäck, tommy-kristian.nordback@hitachienergy.com

We only process applications that are registered electronically with relevant attachments.

Hitachi Energy manages critical infrastructure and follows guidelines and statutory security requirements from Norwegian authorities in our recruitment processes.

Please note that, in collaboration with Meditor AS, we conduct background checks on all candidates offered employment at Hitachi Energy Norway, as well as suitability assessments pursuant to the Energy Act.

It is assumed that the candidate provides relevant information for assessing the candidate's security suitability, etc.

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Client-provided location(s): Oslo, Norway

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-155802

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-17T23:35:14