Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi Energy is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Engineer to join our Grid Automation business. In this role, you will lead and coordinate project activities from order intake through to successful commissioning. You will be responsible for preparing functional design specifications and defining detailed project scope documentation.

You will ensure seamless technical coordination among internal and external stakeholders, maintain strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards, and drive project delivery within defined timelines and budgets.

How you'll make an impact:

• Control System product knowledge in SCADA, RTU, PLC, Ethernet Switches, GPS, and experience in HMI Engineering, programming, and Communication Interfacing.
• Knowledge in Industrial Communication protocols and networking standards such as IEC61850, IEC 60870, DNP3, and Modbus.
• Developing Control System solutions and managing the full development cycle (from concept design to delivery), with expertise in SCADA communication design, Bill of Materials, signal lists, and cable lists.
• Conduct and provide technical support during the pre-FAT and FAT stage, installation, and commissioning activities
• Assist in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects/programs (provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc.)
• Commercial awareness and support project management in issuing claims (new/change in scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.)
• Assist customers on technical issues, interact with official contacts, contractors, and other staff within his/her scope of deliverables. Assist with communication on specific assignments or meetings

Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 6 years of experience as a project lead engineer for SAS/RTU systems.
• Strong communication, collaboration, time management, and planning skills.
• Knowledge of protection and control systems is a plus.
• Familiarity with RTU and substation automation system principles.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Your attributes:

• Able to work well using your own initiative, you're also a team player who'll collaborate and communicate well to achieve successful outcomes.
• You're flexible in your attitude to working hours as the role will require working all over the UK, sometimes at short notice.
• You have excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• You have a systematic approach, a positive mindset, and are keen to learn and develop.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays.
• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Travel throughout the UK with opportunities for offshore working.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Enhanced overtime rates.
• Valued employee contributions and bonus schemes.
• Company-subsidised meals and accommodation while working away.
• Company van and mobile phone.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

More about us:

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time - balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

We offer fantastic opportunities to work on dynamic, high-impact, and cutting-edge industry initiatives that are making a crucial impact on society, whilst also offering the vibrancy of working within a world-leading global organization.

Hitachi Energy has been acknowledged as a top employer, offering long-term career opportunities and growth, competitive benefits packages with a focus on employee well-being and rewards.

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Client-provided location(s): Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-161376

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-20T23:34:26