Secondary Application Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Stone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is hiring a Secondary Applications Engineer in the UK. The role involves detailed electrical application engineering design for projects, requiring a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience and HNC/HND qualifications in Electrical Engineering. Applicants should possess strong design capabilities and excellent communication skills. The company offers an inclusive work environment, career growth opportunities, and competitive benefits. Join a dynamic team driving the technology of tomorrow.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Electrical Industry and in a similar role.
• Strong coordination and teamwork skills.
• UK National Grid CDAE Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical specialist for Application / Circuit Engineering.
• Develop technical specifications for Plant items.
• Provide support during the production of Wiring Diagrams and Cable Schedules.
• Assist in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects.

Skills

Technical specifications development

Electrical application engineering

Strong design capability

Communication skills

Coordination and teamwork

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our Grid Automation business as a Secondary Applications Engineer, you’ll be responsible for detailed electrical application engineering design for medium to high complexity projects for Grid Automation P&C team. Coordinate engineering assignments within the entire value chain efficiently, time and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specification, quality standards and safety requirements.

You’ll be focused on value engineering, ensuring full consultation with all design stakeholders, adhere to engineering time estimates, forecasts and reporting deadlines within the role of secondary application engineer պահպան, support others to meet their project timescales and enact the legislative duties of a designer and develop designs which eliminate and reduce risks to health, safety and the environment.

How you’ll make an impact:

• To act as a technical specialist for Application / Circuit Engineering within the team.
• To develop technical specifications for Plant items such as CT’s, VT’s, Circuit Breakers, auxiliary supply boards and Protection & Control Equipment
• Input into design review meetings and design risk registers
• Calculate Cable, Battery and LVAC loading requirements
• Provide support during the production of Wiring Diagrams, Cable Schedules, core sheets and other general interfacing diagrams.
• Assist in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects/programs (provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc.)
• Commercial awareness and support project management in issuing claims (new/change in scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.)
• Provide regular project updates, attend technical review meetings and report progress to the project and line management and directly liaise and resolve any customer and internal technical issue.

Background:

• HNC / HND in Electrical engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Electrical Industry and in a similar role
• Strong design capability and experience in the secondary application engineering discipline of Power System
• Strong coordination and teamwork skills
• Excellent communication skills with both internal and external teams and customers
• UK National Grid CDAE Accreditation
• Understanding of UK electricity industry standards
• Valid UK Driving License

What We Offer:

• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development.
• Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan.

More about us

Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world‑class teams.

Hitachi Energy complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey.

Talent Partner , Dianne Cooper - [e-mail] will answer your questions on the position.

Would you like to help us develop the technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today!

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 problém 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.