Senior Control & Protection Software Design Engineer (Glasgow)

Hitachi, Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy technology company in Glasgow is seeking a Senior Control & Protection Software Design Engineer. You will design and maintain HVDC control systems while contributing to energy transmission technology. Candidates should have a relevant technical degree and experience in HVDC projects. The role offers a hybrid work model focusing on collaboration and making a global impact in the energy sector.

Benefits

Exciting Work Environment

Hybrid Work Model

Global Impact Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with HVDC control system design and testing.
• Strong interest in industrial application development and programming.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, test, and integrate HVDC control & protection applications.
• Document processes and conduct customer training.
• Travel internationally for assignments.

Skills

Experience with HVDC projects

Control system design

Programming

Digital technology

Signal processing

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant technical area

Job description

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Senior Control & Protection Software Design Engineer (Glasgow)

Apply locations Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R0099047

Location:

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0099047

Date Posted:

2025-07-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Join us at Hitachi Energy as a Senior Control & Protection Software Design Engineer and be part of a team dedicated to revolutionizing energy transmission with HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology.

In this role as a Control & Protection Software Design Engineer you will be a part of a department which is responsible for automation systems and digital real-time control of the plants and transmissions. The need for this expertise is increasing and we are therefore looking for both freshly a senior engineer to join our team.

Are you ready to contribute to an ultra-relevant industry to save the planet? Do not hesitate to send your application. We appreciate potential and personal commitment equal to experience. We offer you an exciting and stimulating work environment, where you become an important team player collaborating to deliver our world-class technology and developing the best HVDC control for our customers.

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

• Exciting Work Environment: Collaborate with a passionate team to deliver world-class technology and develop the best HVDC control systems for our customers.
• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of working from our Glasgow and your home office.
• Global Impact: Contribute to an ultra-relevant industry and help save the planet.

How you’ll make an impact

• You will be part of all phases of delivery, which includes design, maintenance, testing, integration, verification, and deployment of the HVDC control & protection application functions needed for safe and reliable operations of plants and transmission links.
• You are living Hitachi Energy´s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
• Sense of responsibility, and the capability of planning and organizing your daily work and a problem solver who takes initiatives to solve challenges
• Document processes and conduct customer training.
• Travel internationally for assignments.

Your background

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant technical area.
• Experience with HVDC projects and control system design/testing.
• Strong interest in industrial application development and programming.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in digital technology, signal processing, control system design, and power system industry.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering 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.

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