Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer
3 days ago• Glasgow, United Kingdom
The opportunity
Join us at Hitachi Energy as a Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer and be part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing energy transmission with HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology and will be technical responsible for definition, costing and delivery of AC Protection and Control solutions in tender work as well as in execution projects. Detailed design and manufacturing will be sourced to sub-suppliers.
How you'll make an impact
- Translate customer specifications and protection schemes into conceptual design, and formulating clear requirements to our sub-suppliers.
- Evaluate sub-supplier quotes based on the specified requirements and future design.
- Continuously monitor the design and manufacturing process, as well as leading the design team in the dialogue with our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Review of detailed protection panel design, including interfaces to main components as and intercommunication links.
- Ensure compatibility between functional requirements, panel design, relay configuration and settings prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- Review suppliers test program and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- Remotely assist installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as needed.
Your background
- A wide experience in protection and control systems for MV/HV AC substations
- Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or similar
- Good understanding of relay protection schemes - including protection, control, measurement, and supervision functionalities.
- Knowledge in various brands of protective relays and application of the same.
- General knowhow in protection and control panel design, including typical business requirements and best practices.
- Experience from power systems studies and grid codes, have the ability to evaluate correctness of protection coordination and setting calculations.
- Good understanding of configurations and testing requirements for protection systems.
- Experience from reading technical specifications and managing sub-suppliers.
More about us
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Client-provided location(s): Glasgow, United Kingdom
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-152751
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-09-02T23:34:59
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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