Project Techinical Engineer (m/f/d)

The opportunity

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 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. Acc

The Project Technical Engineering, joining in our Engineering Department, will embody these values by promoting collaboration across cross-functional teams demonstrating integrity and accountability in project execution, and driving innovation in the design and delivery of substations and power systems. The role is focused on Primary (electromechanical design) Discipline.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions in Europe (HBUEU), the Engineering Competency Model provides a structured framework to support the professional growth of engineers. . Depending on your background, we will provide training and support to help you grow and develop into this role.

We leverage Building Information Modeling (BIM) as an integrated digital process to enhance engineering workflows and project execution. By adopting BIM, the organization increases its value proposition to customers through improved collaboration, data accuracy, and efficiency across the entire project lifecycle.

• Lead and coordinate the secondary (electrical design) scope to ensure the integrity and correct function of the substation system, including conceptual design support and equipment implementation.
• Leading and coordinating teams across all engineering disciplines (both in-house and outsourced) for conventional projects with moderately complex features, when required by the situation. Leading single- or multi-discipline engineering teams
• Produce secondary engineering deliverables: SLDs, protection/control schematics, interlocking concepts, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, MV/LV system design and panel layouts.
• Validate protection and control schemes, perform calculations and FAT/SAT procedures.
• Ensure compliance with CEI/IEC/EN standards, Italian grid codes, and Hitachi Energy QHSE requirements; drive design quality and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with civil, primary, protection and control engineers to ensure complete interfaces, proper cable routing, and constructability.
• Technical interface with Customers and other stakeholders (e.g. suppliers) related to the Secondary discipline
• Support the project team with claims related to changes in the secondary scope, assessing cost, time impacts, and risks while maintaining customer satisfaction through continuous dialogue and excellent service.
• Collaborate with engineering colleagues to share best practices and develop leadership, coordination, and communication skills, upholding core values of safety, integrity, and quality.
• Cooperation with the Project Manager Engineer for preparation of project schedule, progress, risk opportunities, change management.
• Support the development of project deliverables during the tender phase by coordinating and preparing documentation, creating engineering estimates, and performing risk assessments prior to submission Support installation, testing, and commissioning: respond to site queries, review as-builts, and facilitate customer handover. Engage customers as a trusted technical partner: clarify requirements, present solutions, and capture lessons learned for future projects.
• Decision making in secondary discipline

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• proven experience (2-3 years) in secondary engineering for substations or industrial power systems, from design to commissioning.
• Basic protection concepts (e.g., differential, distance, overcurrent, FAT/SAT) experience and knowledge.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to workplace safety guide-lines, combined with a high level of self-motivation and curiosity for new technologies.
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented approach, with strong communication skills and knowledge of power systems, renewable energy, transmission systems.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Italian (mandatory). Any additional languages will be appreciated

• Starting from: 38,000 € gross annual

• Incentive Plan, Lunch tickets, Health Insurance, Pension Fund, Welfare, Flexible working hours, Hybrid work model, Well-being platform, Family Care Benefits, Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores).
• Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico