Secondary Design - Substations

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Location: Madrid, Spain Job ID: R0131215 Date Posted: 2026-05-21 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity Join a global, diverse and dynamic team driving excellence in the energy transition through cutting-edge engineering. In this role, you will take ownership of Secondary (Control & Protection) engineering across high-voltage substation and energy quality projects throughout Europe. Success in this role comes from a combination of technical excellence, attention to detail, and a solutions-oriented mindset . How you’ll make an impact Deliver and coordinate all Control & Protection engineering scope for HV substations. Create and review diagrams, schematics, panel designs, and cabling documentation. Ensure integrity, completeness, and correct functionality of substation systems. Lead design, calculations, and documentation from base design to project close-out. Provide technical recommendations and identify risks and improvements. Support project teams with scope changes, including cost, time, and risk assessments . Resolve complex technical issues remotely and on-site (international travel occasionally). Collaborate cross-functionally and provide support during testing, installation, and commissioning. Your background Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar field. Proven experience in Control & Protection engineering for high-voltage substations. Strong knowledge of substation engineering and auxiliary services. Hands-on experience with AutoCAD for design and drafting. Commitment to safe work practices and quality standards. Strong communication skills with a collaborative and solutions-driven mindset . More about us We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits designed to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal and professional growth. We want you to truly thrive with us – both at work and beyond. Depending on grade and experience, our benefits include: Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Psychological Assistance, Language Training, Coaching & Assessments . 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 general inquiry form 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.