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Project Lead Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Project Lead Engineer

Vaasa, Finland

Career opportunities in Europe

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe. As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 45,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.

Embrace Diversity and Innovation!

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.

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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 (HUBEU), 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.

The opportunity

We are now looking for a Project Lead Engineer to join our Project Manager Engineering team in Vaasa to lead the work with design and delivery of complete substations for distribution and transmission grids.

How you'll make an impact

As 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.

Your Responsibilities

  • 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 or master's degree in the area of electrical or mechanical engineering.
  • Some 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 Finnish and English, written and spoken alike. Swedish will be advantage.

More about us

Apply for the position as soon as possible, not later than 25 June 2025. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. For more information about this role, please contact the Hiring Manager, Niklas Holmstrom, niklas.holmstrom1@hitachienergy.com

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Client-provided location(s): Vaasa, Finland
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-130066
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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