Technical Lead Engineer - protection & control systems (m/f/d)
Yesterday• Rome, Italy
The opportunity
For our Business Unit Grid Automation based in Santa Palomba Roma, we are looking for a Technical Lead Engineer to support all engineering activities related to the Automation Scope of Medium and High Voltage Substations including testing and commissioning activities.
You will drive excellence by ensuring that engineering, testing and commissioning activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed in accordance with customer expectations, contract specifications, Hitachi Energy policies, quality standards and safety requirements.
How you'll make an impact
- Act as a technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across all applicable engineering disciplines; Coordinate all technical activities during the complete project cycle - including testing and commissioning.
- Work closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions and utilizing feedback to drive the delivery of innovative improvements and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction; Work closely with colleagues and engineers across various disciplines, sharing technical knowledge and best practices cross border within the HUB Europe Region.
- Support the Project Manager in costings to: submit estimations; issuing claims related to changes in project scope; assessing cost and time impacts as well as risk implications.
- Prepare base design of substation automation systems, control and protection. Verify the implemented base design within the detailed design.
- Take over aspects of the detail design engineering, testing or commissioning activities in relation to the project needs.
- Resolve complex technical issues both remotely and also whilst in person at domestic and international customer sites.
- Provide technical details, financial information and deliverables for sales proposals.
- Ensure the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic/Automation Engineering (or similar).
- >5 years work experience in substation automation projects.
- Knowledge of Control and Protection relays and solutions for High and Medium Voltage Substations; Knowledge of standard and industrial LAN networks; Knowledge of industrial automation and electrical field (PLC, RTU, SCADA).
- Fluency in Italian and good knowledge in English (B2).
- Strong communication skills, proactivity, team working and problem solving skills.
More about us
We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.
Wide range of benefits:
- Health insurance;
- Pension fund;
- Welfare;
- Smart working;
- Flexible working hours;
- Lunch ticket or canteen.
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Client-provided location(s): Rome, Italy
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-150861
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-08-21T23:36:39
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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