Project Lead Engineer Substation Automation projects (Services)
Yesterday• Madrid, Spain
The Opportunity
We are hiring a Project Lead Engineer to support across all disciplines for multiple small to medium complexity projects for Grid Automation, focused on engineering and field services for clients.. This position is to ensure that activities related to engineering and commissioning disciplines within the project are efficiently and cost-effectively executed, in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.
The role requires high volume of travelling across Spain, while being located in Madrid.
How you will make an impact
- Acts as a technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across all applicable engineering disciplines.
- Preparing base design of substation automation systems, control and protection. Verification of the implemented base design in the detail design.
- To coordinate all technical activities during the complete project duration, from base design till commissioning of the system or equipments of P&C.
- To approve documentation in accordance with the contractual requirements of the project.
- Works with customers to shape and deliver solutions, seeking feedback and innovating with the customer to drive and deliver improvements.
- To liaise with project management on engineering budgets and to provide forecast cost to complete estimates and associated justification to changes in expenditure.
- Assist in preparing tender proposals and claims.
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Your background
- University degree in electromechanics, electrical engineering, systems engineering or equivalent.
- Knowledge of automation systems, control, and protection of substations and at least 3 years of professional experience in this field is required.
- Fluent English; additional language skills are considered an asset.
- Your communicative and assertive personality with good organizational and coordination skills will set you apart.
- In addition, you will contribute to our organization through self-motivation and team spirit underpinned by leadership qualities.
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out.
Our employee benefit programs are tailored to each country, depending on location of employment and job grade. For more specific information on the employee benefit program offering in your intended country of employment/ more information will be available during the recruitment process.
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Client-provided location(s): Madrid, Spain
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-175897
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-04T23:35:04
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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