Power System Studies Engineer
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Power System Studies Engineer
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Are you ready to shape the future of energy?
At Hitachi Energy, we are establishing and developing an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain (ESOPC) within Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU). 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.
Step into a dynamic role where technical excellence meets strategic impact. As part of our engineering team, you’ll lead simulation studies, translate insights into customer-ready reports, and engage directly with clients to understand and shape their needs. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and continuously expand your knowledge in today’s evolving energy landscape.
Responsibilities
- Undertaking various simulation studies individually or as part of a team daily.
- Making reports out of studies and presenting to customers.
- Understanding customer needs by reading customer specifications and participating in customer meetings.
- Coordination and communication with all disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries, and in close connection to research and development activities.
- Having ambition in learning and sharing critical knowledge in today’s power system.
- Frequent contact with other engineering disciplines, project managers, customers, and other Hitachi Energy units in an international environment.
- Working independently as well as in a team and assuming responsibility for given tasks is a key to success.
Requirements
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- Experienced in power systems analysis.
- Knowledge of programs and tools: RTDS, PSCAD, PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, EMTP-RV, etc.
- Previous experience working on tenders and familiarity with activities such as cost estimation, coordination with sales, and understanding customer specifications is a merit.
- Fluent communication in English.
Nice to Have
- Willingness to travel: Required up to 10%.
We Offer
A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.
For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments.
About the Company
We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.
With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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