Project Lead Engineer

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid
In-Office
Senior level
Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams on converter projects, ensuring compliance with standards and delivering high-quality solutions within budget and timelines.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location:

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Job ID:

R0092191

Date Posted:

2025-07-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? 

Our company is a pioneering technological leader supporting the energy transition and electrification, advancing a sustainable energy future for our generation and those to come.

At Hitachi Energy we are investing to establish and develop an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain (ESOPC) within Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU). Therefore, we are seeking highly qualified engineers in the fields of Power Electronics, Grid Integration, and Research and Development (R&D) to join us in this exciting opportunity.

In this context, as a key leader in our converter projects, you will guide multidisciplinary engineering teams through all project phases, from proposal to design, construction, and testing.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a global environment, enjoys technical challenges, and is passionate about delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions. You’ll work closely with customers, suppliers, and contractors, gaining exposure to complex delivery projects and cutting-edge power quality applications.

How you’ll make an impact

  • Lead and coordinate engineering teams across all disciplines.

  • Supervise project execution from proposal to testing.

  • Represent engineering in customer and contractor meetings.

  • Support proposal development and cost estimation.

  • Conduct engineering risk assessments.

  • Ensure compliance with contract, quality, and safety standards.

  • Drive project delivery on time and within budget.

  • Foster collaboration across global engineering teams.

Your background

  • Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or similar.

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the power systems industry.

  • Proven leadership in global engineering environments.

  • Strong knowledge of power electronic converters (e.g., STATCOM, SFC).

  • Experience in complex project execution.

  • Fluent in English.

More about us

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

Depending on your experience and role level, you may benefit from:
Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological Assistance, Language Trainings, 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. 

Top Skills

Engineering Risk Assessments
Grid Integration
Power Electronics
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The Company
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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