Senior Project Engineer - Auxiliary Power Systems and Equipment

Hitachi, Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy solutions provider based in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Project Engineer specializing in Auxiliary Power Systems. The role involves managing the delivery of complex HVDC systems and requires a minimum of five years of experience in technical and leadership roles. Candidates should have a profound understanding of local standards and grid codes, with excellent team working and decision-making skills. This position may include travel for meetings and site supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of technical competence in related field.
• Experience leading installation or commissioning of low voltage equipment.
• Knowledge of local standards and grid codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of auxiliary power equipment for HVDC stations.
• Ensure cost efficiency and quality standards are met.
• Coordinate with external suppliers and customers.

Skills

Technical competence

Leadership experience

Fluent in spoken and written English

Team working skills

Tools

CAD-tools

Job description

.Senior Project Engineer - Auxiliary Power Systems and Equipment page is loaded## Senior Project Engineer - Auxiliary Power Systems and Equipmentlocations: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0088793**Location:**Birmingham, England, United Kingdom **Job ID:**R0088793**Date Posted:**2025-11-14**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**The department HVDC Engineering Plant Electrical Design manages the delivery of auxiliary power system for the HVDC stations. Design of this system is complex and depending on information from both internal and external stakeholders. System design, selectivity studies, equipment specification, cable and cable transit systems are part of the scope. The system we manage includes equipment such as: Auxiliary Transformers, Medium & Low voltage switchgear, Diesel Generator Systems, Batteries, UPS and cables. To be able to deliver the system in a safe and reliable way we are now searching for a Senior Project Engineer to strengthen our team.**Your responsibilities*** Together with the design team, responsible for the department’s scope of delivery regarding auxiliary power equipment for an HVDC station* Ensure that our deliveries are time and cost efficient with expected quality.* Supporting the design team with knowledge on local standards* Be involved and acquire deep knowledge of proposed design solution* Manage coordination with external suppliers/contractors and customers**Your background*** You are expected to have a minimum of five years of technical competence and leadership experience, including planning, delegation, guidance and follow-up.* Your experience, especially within auxiliary power or selectivity studies or leading installation/commissioning of low voltage equipment in the past, will play an important part to your success in this position.* If you, for e.g., are an experienced technician that wants to take the next step in your career and focus on the design part, this is the right fit for you.* It is considered a merit if you have knowledge of different CAD-tools that handles both electrical circuit diagrams and layouts.* As you will be part of an international company as well as local representative in UK it is important that you are fluent in spoken and written English.* Knowledge of local standards and grid codes as well as local customers such as National Grid and SSE* Excellent team working skills are another prerequisite.* The positions may require some travelling for customer and supplier meetings as well as site supervision.* Finally, you should be a person who brings a lot of energy into the group and has a natural ability to make crucial decisions.## 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 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.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 smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.