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Hitachi Energy

Senior Project Lead Engineer (m/f/d)

Sep 3, 2026• Milan, Italy

About us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Engineering
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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 and Service business 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.

How you'll make an impact

  • Evaluating, selecting and applying standard techniques, procedures and criteria to perform tasks for conventional projects with few complex features.
  • Acting as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline.
  • Collaborating on project installation, commissioning and site activities, clarifying potential issues and providing technical support.
  • Assisting in creating proposals for projects through coordination of proposal documents and engineering estimates and performing risk analysis before submitting proposals.
  • Overseeing the creation of subcontract and managing subcontractors jointly with other involved functions, including supply chain management.
  • Ensuring engineering activities comply with required safety regulations and contractual requirements.
  • Leading and coordinating teams in all engineering disciplines (both in-house and outsourced) on low complexity projects. Leading single or multi-discipline engineering teams of less than 5 people.

Your Background

  • Bachelor's Degree/Master's Degre in Electrical/Energy/Mechanical Engineering or similar field.
  • 5/7 years of relevant previous work experience in GIS (gas insulated switchgear) and/or AIS (air insulated switchgear) and/or EPC power plants.
  • Able to work with different and multiple stakeholders, proven expertise in coordination of projects and people.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken English and Italian

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a work place where personal and organizational success grow together.

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows:

  • Starting from: 52,700 € gross annual

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Our benefits offering for this role generally includes:

  • 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

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Additional Information

  • Salary: $52,700
  • Posted: Sep 3, 2026
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