Project Lead Engineer, HVDC

The Opportunity
Are you ready to energize your career and take the technical lead on High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) projects? Join Hitachi Energy as a Project Lead Engineer and dive into the fascinating world of HVDC technology. In this role, you'll coordinate global project teams, interact with stakeholders, and be the main point of contact for technical queries. You'll work independently while collaborating with others, managing all your projects and processes with great responsibility. Whether you're a junior or senior engineer, we provide the tools and support to help you grow and develop in your role. If you're passionate about HVDC technology and eager to make an impact, we encourage you to apply!

Please note this position is of a hybrid nature (2/3 days office) and can be based either in our Glasgow or Birmingham offices. Please note we are unable to provide visa support for this position.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Serve as the primary contact for technical matters with customers.
• Ensure complete and multidisciplinary information in engineering development.
• Lead the development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges.
• Drive the completion of all engineering activities on projects.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare project documents within budget, scope, and contract.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and mitigate potential risks.
• Maintain technical quality in contracts, documents, and deliveries.

Your Background

• Academic degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical Engineering or similar).
• 5+ years of experience in a similar lead role.
• Experience with HVDC technology is a plus, but not required.
• Power industry experience or similar a must.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to take a leading role and deliver quality results.
• Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing; other languages are an advantage.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the UK.

More About Us
At Hitachi Energy, we offer a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. You'll have opportunities to grow and develop your skills, working on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future of energy!

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 employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.