Location:Madrid, SpainJob ID: R0128347Date Posted:2026-04-27Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.Profession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityAre you ready to shape the future of energy?At Hitachi Energy, we are building and expanding our ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid, Spain, within the Grid &amp; Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).As part of this dynamic team, you will play a key role in supporting project execution from design to delivery, ensuring innovative solutions for offshore platforms, data centers, and high‑voltage substations across the region.If you are eager to apply your expertise in electromechanical substation design, collaborate with top professionals, and make a real impact on the future of energy, we want to hear from you!How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Lead and coordinate the primary (electromechanical) scope to ensure the integrity and correct functional operation of substation systems.</li><li>Produce technical documentation supporting tender development as well as early conceptual design, detailed design, and equipment implementation.</li><li>Prepare and review technical specifications and validate equipment.</li><li>Ensure alignment of 3D models/designs, coordinating and resolving interfaces and interferences between civil and electromechanical disciplines.</li><li>Provide technical recommendations during design, engineering, and execution phases to meet project requirements and applicable standards.</li><li>Support the project team with claims related to changes in the primary scope, assessing cost, schedule impacts, and associated risks, while maintaining customer satisfaction through continuous dialogue and high‑quality service.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering colleagues to share best practices and further develop leadership, coordination, and communication skills, always upholding our core values of safety, integrity, and quality.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience in electromechanical design of substations (AIS and/or GIS).</li><li>Solid knowledge and experience with High Voltage Apparatus.</li><li>BIM / 3D methodology knowledge is considered a plus.</li><li>Strong commitment to safety and adherence to workplace safety guidelines, combined with high self‑motivation and curiosity for new technologies.</li><li>Collaborative and solution‑oriented mindset, with strong communication skills and knowledge of power systems, renewable energy, and transmission systems.</li><li>Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.</li></ul>Willingness to travel: up to 10% of the time.More about usWe offer a holistic range of competitive benefit programs designed to support your financial, physical, and mental well‑being, as well as your personal and professional development. We want you to truly thrive with us — both at work and beyond.Depending on grade and experience, our benefits may include (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Medical Check‑up, Psychological Assistance, Language Training, Coaching &amp; Assessments.</div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Primary Design Engineer – Substations

Location:Madrid, SpainJob ID: R0128347Date Posted:2026-04-27Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.Profession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<div>The OpportunityAre you ready to shape the future of energy?At Hitachi Energy, we are building and expanding our ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid, Spain, within the Grid &amp; Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).As part of this dynamic team, you will play a key role in supporting project execution from design to delivery, ensuring innovative solutions for offshore platforms, data centers, and high‑voltage substations across the region.If you are eager to apply your expertise in electromechanical substation design, collaborate with top professionals, and make a real impact on the future of energy, we want to hear from you!How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Lead and coordinate the primary (electromechanical) scope to ensure the integrity and correct functional operation of substation systems.</li><li>Produce technical documentation supporting tender development as well as early conceptual design, detailed design, and equipment implementation.</li><li>Prepare and review technical specifications and validate equipment.</li><li>Ensure alignment of 3D models/designs, coordinating and resolving interfaces and interferences between civil and electromechanical disciplines.</li><li>Provide technical recommendations during design, engineering, and execution phases to meet project requirements and applicable standards.</li><li>Support the project team with claims related to changes in the primary scope, assessing cost, schedule impacts, and associated risks, while maintaining customer satisfaction through continuous dialogue and high‑quality service.</li><li>Collaborate with engineering colleagues to share best practices and further develop leadership, coordination, and communication skills, always upholding our core values of safety, integrity, and quality.</li></ul>Your background<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>Proven experience in electromechanical design of substations (AIS and/or GIS).</li><li>Solid knowledge and experience with High Voltage Apparatus.</li><li>BIM / 3D methodology knowledge is considered a plus.</li><li>Strong commitment to safety and adherence to workplace safety guidelines, combined with high self‑motivation and curiosity for new technologies.</li><li>Collaborative and solution‑oriented mindset, with strong communication skills and knowledge of power systems, renewable energy, and transmission systems.</li><li>Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.</li></ul>Willingness to travel: up to 10% of the time.More about usWe offer a holistic range of competitive benefit programs designed to support your financial, physical, and mental well‑being, as well as your personal and professional development. We want you to truly thrive with us — both at work and beyond.Depending on grade and experience, our benefits may include (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Medical Check‑up, Psychological Assistance, Language Training, Coaching &amp; Assessments.</div><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

Primary Design Engineer – Substations

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