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Hitachi Energy

Project Lead engineer (automation & control)

Genoa, Italy

Our Grid Edge Solutions Europe is part of the energy transition, helping our customers effectively manage renewables and distributed energy resources integration, deploy microgrids, and unlock new economic opportunities. Backed by more than thirty years of innovation and leadership in energy storage, management, and optimization our customers trust our unique combination of industry expertise and solutions. Together we're advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

We are looking for Project Lead Engineer who will join our Grid Automation Business Unit located in Genova, Italy.

As software engineer you will drive the control automation project engineering reporting to the Engineering Manager.

Your Responsibilities:

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  • Understand project requirements and translate those to functional diagrams
  • Design, develop and tests the control automation software as per functional description
  • Execution of the activities coordinating with the project team
  • Support the commissioning of projects
  • Proactively seek and implement improvements in the execution process
  • Living values of safety and integrity
  • Be part of a team and act as a team player
  • Support of bid & proposal team

Requirements:

  • Excellent knowledge of IEC 61131-3 standard PLC Programming Languages includes Ladder Diagram, Functional Block and Structured Text. Control loop experience is required.
  • Good knowledge of control loop concepts is required.
  • Good knowledge of industrial protocols as IEC60870-5-104 and Modbus (RTU/TCP) is required
  • Knowledge of OPC and IEC61850 is not a must but considered as a plus.
  • Good knowledge of protocol simulators and TCP/UDP sniffing tools is appreciated.
  • Knowledge of Microgrid systems, battery storage, renewable generation is considered as a plus.
  • Knowledge of applications such as peak lopping, islanding, synchronizing, black-start, frequency and voltage regulation, PF are considered as a plus.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office tools
  • Fluency in both spoken & written English is required.
  • Fluency in both spoken & written Italian is a plus.
  • Flexibility to travel worldwide and to be available to perform commissioning activities are required

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Client-provided location(s): Genoa, Metropolitan City of Genoa, Italy
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-68759
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
  • 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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