Project Lead Engineer
At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion 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 data centers, hydrogen and e-mobility.
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The opportunity
We are looking for a Project Lead Engineer to join our team in Vaasa, Finland, to lead the work with design and delivery of complete substations for distribution and transmission grids.
As a Project Lead Engineer, you play an important role in our projects. This means leading the engineering work in our customer projects, normally electric power installations in the range from 10-400kV.
How you'll make an impact
- Lead and drive the project engineering team to deliver results in accordance with contractual agreements, quality standards, HSE requirements, financial targets and schedule commitments.
- Manage the engineering related coordination with customer, sub-supplier and internal/external partners.
- Plan and manage engineering resources by following the governance procedure of Hitachi Energy.
- Manage the communications with all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify the risk and opportunities, make contributions to the continuous improvement works.
Your background
- A bachelor's degree or above in the area of electrical or mechanical engineering.
- At least 3 to 5 years professional experience in engineering, R&D or project management positions.
- Experience with Medium to High Voltage Projects in Power Systems.
- Experience from site works is an advantage.
- You are fluent in English, written and spoken alike. Finnish and/or Swedish is strong advantage.
More about us
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply before 15 November 2026! Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don't delay - apply today!
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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
- Stock Purchase Program
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
- Professional Coaching
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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