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Project Lead Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Project Lead Engineer

Oslo, Norway

Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.

Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

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Join Our Team!

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Project Lead Engineer. You will play an important role and lead the technical work towards several of our customers in Norway.

Are you driven by leading technical cooperation, having great responsibility, enjoy building sustainable relationships with the customer, and are passionate about implementing successful projects? Then we hope to hear from you!

How you'll make an impact

  • You will lead technical work to ensure adherence to quality, timelines, and financial targets per contract specifications and safety requirements.
  • You will focus on power and control system deliveries to customers in Norway, including grid companies, industries, and the transport sector.
  • Lead and coordinate a diverse team spanning various engineering disciplines internally and externally.
  • Operate at the intersection of sales and project execution, maintaining extensive customer contact in both areas.
  • You will collaborate closely with the project manager to align on objectives and deliverables.
  • Engage with high-voltage installations (>36kV), transformers, reactors, protection & control systems, auxiliary power supplies.
  • Develop ideas and work continuously with improvements to our technical solutions.

Your background

  • Experience as Project Lead Engineer / Project Engineering Manager
  • Relevant engineering competences within the electrical field, or power distribution.
  • Good understanding of interfaces between different HV-devices, protection and control systems, as well as different professional disciplines (as electromechanical engineers, electrical engineers, system engineers and commissioning).
  • Understand how to achieve success aligned with the company's values, quality focus, HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) initiatives, and financial goals.
  • Demonstrate strong collaboration skills with colleagues, customers, and partners.
  • Show initiative and maintain a high degree of independence in your work.
  • Fluent communication skills, both oral and written, in at least one of the Scandinavian languages in addition to English is desirable.

What we offer

  • Technical and personal development in a positive, innovative and interdisciplinary environment, with opportunities for good career paths in a global company.
  • Various and highly interesting tasks that will enhance your professional growth.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Engaging social activities.
  • Flexible working hours and some remote work options.

Your workplace will be in our new premises at Helsfyr in Oslo, Flesland in Bergen, Porsgrunn and/or Harstad. Please note that the position may involve occasional travel.

If you want to be part of our team and contribute to the electrification of society, we look forward to receiving your application with CV through our job seeker portal.

For any questions, you can contact Charlène Gris by e-mail: charlene.gris@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-JID3-141203
Employment Type: Full Time

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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