Jobs Companies Hitachi Secondary Design - Substations

About this Secondary Design - Substations role at Hitachi

Hitachi · Onsite · Madrid, Spain

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. 

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About Hitachi

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smar

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