Project Engineer (Primary Engineering)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team in Birmingham. This hybrid position involves providing technical expertise in the design and installation of Substation Layouts for projects ranging from 400kV to 11kV. Ideal candidates should possess an HNC/HND in a related engineering field, strong teamwork and analytical skills, and experience in Transmission or Distribution practices. Join us and contribute to a sustainable energy future.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of HNC/HND in the related engineering field.
• Proven knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV).
• Experience in the electricity supply industry.

Responsibilities

• Provide substation layouts and associated detail diagrams.
• Develop technical specifications and material schedules.
• Prepare conductor force calculations.
• Check and approve project documentation.
• Ensure work packages align with project budget and schedule.
• Provide technical support for tender scheme options.
• Produce engineering time estimates and support forecasts.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC/HND in related engineering field

Tools

Windows

MS Office

Autocad

Job description

Hitachi Energy are hiring a ProjectEngineer to join the team. This opportunity will be ideal for anyone with a passion and desire to deliver within applications engineering, we are looking for someone with an eye for detail and able to prepare documentation and diagrams. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical expertise in the design and installation of Substation Layouts for 400kV to 11kV substation projects.

Please note this position is of a hybrid nature (2/3 days working out of our central Birmingham office). Please also note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

How you’ll make an impact

• To provide substation layouts and associated detail diagrams in accordance with established UK standards and processes through allocated CAD resource locally and in other business units.
• To develop technical specifications and material schedules for primary equipment.
• To prepare conductor force calculations.
• To check and approve project documentation in accordance with established standards.
• To ensure own work packages and delegated work packages are delivered to project programme, scope and align to allocated budget. Provide comment where required on delegated works.
• Provide technical support and to develop tender scheme options and related project scope documents.
• To produce engineering time estimates and support monthly forecasts to complete.
• To input into design and hazard review meetings.
• To provide technical support at site when required.

Your background

• Minimum qualification of HNC/HND in the related engineering field
• Proven knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV)
• Good teamwork, Analytical and communication skills
• Ability in working to tight deadlines and working in high pressurised environments
• Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, Autocad.
• Electricity supply industry experience
• Understanding / Knowledge of Distribution Network Operator / National Grid etc. standards and drawing practices

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition acrosscurrent and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Join Our Team!

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.