Location:Milan, Lombardy, ItalyJob ID: R0144939Date Posted:2026-09-25Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.Profession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity Hitachi Energy's Grid &amp; Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connection and power quality solutions that enable customers to build more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy systems. By leveraging long-standing technology leadership, extensive integration expertise, a large installed base, and a global footprint, the team delivers life-cycle value solutions with minimized risk. Customers span utilities, renewable energy, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. The European business includes more than 1,000 skilled professionals across 16 countries, working in critical areas of expertise.At Grid &amp; Power Quality Solutions in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives a culture of innovation and collaboration. Strong market positioning and leading technology support growth across the energy transition and expanding sectors such as hydrogen, data centers, and e-mobility. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about leading with purpose and contributing to transformative solutions in the energy sector. How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Lead and coordinate the secondary (electrical design) scope, ensuring the integrity and reliable operation of substation systems from concept through implementation.</li><li>Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across internal and external teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.</li><li>Prepare, review, and validate technical specifications, equipment selections, and key engineering deliverables such as SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.</li><li>Develop and verify protection and control schemes, perform engineering calculations, and support FAT and SAT activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable standards, grid codes, and Hitachi Energy quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.</li><li>Collaborate closely with civil, primary, protection, and control engineers to ensure seamless interfaces, constructability, and efficient cable routing.</li><li>Act as the technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and project stakeholders on all secondary engineering matters.</li><li>Support project execution by assessing scope changes, managing risks and opportunities, and contributing to scheduling and change management activities.</li><li>Contribute to tendering activities by preparing engineering estimates, coordinating technical documentation, and performing risk assessments.</li><li>Support installation, testing, commissioning, and customer handover while building trusted relationships and driving continuous improvement through lessons learned.</li></ul> Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 4 years of experience in secondary engineering for substations or industrial power systems, from design through commissioning.</li><li>Knowledge of protection concepts such as differential, distance, and overcurrent protection, as well as FAT and SAT processes.</li><li>Strong commitment to safety and workplace health and safety practices, combined with curiosity and motivation to learn new technologies.</li><li>Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and knowledge of power systems, renewable energy, and transmission systems.</li><li>Proficiency in written and spoken English and Italian is required. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.</li></ul> 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. <ul><li>The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows: Starting from: 38,000 € gross annual </li></ul> 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: <ul><li>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). </li><li>Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico</li></ul>Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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.

Project Technical Engineer (m/f/d)

Location:Milan, Lombardy, ItalyJob ID: R0144939Date Posted:2026-09-25Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.Profession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunity Hitachi Energy's Grid &amp; Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connection and power quality solutions that enable customers to build more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy systems. By leveraging long-standing technology leadership, extensive integration expertise, a large installed base, and a global footprint, the team delivers life-cycle value solutions with minimized risk. Customers span utilities, renewable energy, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. The European business includes more than 1,000 skilled professionals across 16 countries, working in critical areas of expertise.At Grid &amp; Power Quality Solutions in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives a culture of innovation and collaboration. Strong market positioning and leading technology support growth across the energy transition and expanding sectors such as hydrogen, data centers, and e-mobility. This role is ideal for professionals who are passionate about leading with purpose and contributing to transformative solutions in the energy sector. How you’ll make an impact<ul><li>Lead and coordinate the secondary (electrical design) scope, ensuring the integrity and reliable operation of substation systems from concept through implementation.</li><li>Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities across internal and external teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes.</li><li>Prepare, review, and validate technical specifications, equipment selections, and key engineering deliverables such as SLDs, schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.</li><li>Develop and verify protection and control schemes, perform engineering calculations, and support FAT and SAT activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable standards, grid codes, and Hitachi Energy quality, health, safety, and environmental requirements.</li><li>Collaborate closely with civil, primary, protection, and control engineers to ensure seamless interfaces, constructability, and efficient cable routing.</li><li>Act as the technical point of contact for customers, suppliers, and project stakeholders on all secondary engineering matters.</li><li>Support project execution by assessing scope changes, managing risks and opportunities, and contributing to scheduling and change management activities.</li><li>Contribute to tendering activities by preparing engineering estimates, coordinating technical documentation, and performing risk assessments.</li><li>Support installation, testing, commissioning, and customer handover while building trusted relationships and driving continuous improvement through lessons learned.</li></ul> Your Background<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 4 years of experience in secondary engineering for substations or industrial power systems, from design through commissioning.</li><li>Knowledge of protection concepts such as differential, distance, and overcurrent protection, as well as FAT and SAT processes.</li><li>Strong commitment to safety and workplace health and safety practices, combined with curiosity and motivation to learn new technologies.</li><li>Collaborative, solution-oriented mindset with strong communication skills and knowledge of power systems, renewable energy, and transmission systems.</li><li>Proficiency in written and spoken English and Italian is required. Additional language skills are considered an advantage.</li></ul> 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. <ul><li>The minimum salary for this position in the location specified is as follows: Starting from: 38,000 € gross annual </li></ul> 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: <ul><li>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). </li><li>Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico</li></ul>Accessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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. 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. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as <a href="https://www.hitachi.com/en-us/gdpr">Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.</a> Background Screening and Security ChecksAs part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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