Location:Stone, Staffordshire, United KingdomJob ID: R0101774Date Posted:2025-08-21Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Senior Technical Lead Engineer to support all engineering activities related to the Automation Scope of Medium and High Voltage Substations, including testing and commissioning activities of Substation Automation projects in PGGA United Kingdom (HUB Europe Region), based in Stone, Staffordshire. Reporting to the Lead Engineering Manager. You will drive excellence by ensuring that engineering, testing, and commissioning activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed by meeting customer expectations, contract specifications, Hitachi Energy policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.How you'll make an impact: <ul><li>Act as a technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across all applicable engineering disciplines.</li><li>Coordinating all technical activities during the complete project cycle - including testing and commissioning.</li><li>Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions and utilizing feedback to drive the delivery of innovative improvements and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.</li><li>Working closely with colleagues and engineers across various disciplines, sharing technical knowledge and best practices across borders within the HUB Europe Region.</li><li>Preparingthe base design of substation automation systems, control, and protection. Verifying the implemented base design within the detailed design.</li><li>Taking over aspects of detailed design engineering, testing, or commissioning activities related to the project needs.</li><li>Supporting the Project Manager in costings to: submit estimations; issue claims related to changes in project scope; assess cost and time impacts, as well as risk implications.</li><li>Providing technical details, financial information, and deliverables for sales proposals.</li><li>Resolving complex technical issues both remotely and in person at domestic and international customer sites.</li><li>Health, safety, and environment (HSE). Ensuring the project follows and complies with the company's health, safety, and environmental policies.</li><li>Adopting the core values of safety and integrity - taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.</li><li>Work experience &gt;10 years in substation automation projects.</li><li>Strong communication skills, fluency in English.</li><li>Principal knowledge in SCADA, protection, communication protocols, and networks.</li></ul>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's 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. 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<h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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. </h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Senior Lead Engineer

Location:Stone, Staffordshire, United KingdomJob ID: R0101774Date Posted:2025-08-21Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Senior Technical Lead Engineer to support all engineering activities related to the Automation Scope of Medium and High Voltage Substations, including testing and commissioning activities of Substation Automation projects in PGGA United Kingdom (HUB Europe Region), based in Stone, Staffordshire. Reporting to the Lead Engineering Manager. You will drive excellence by ensuring that engineering, testing, and commissioning activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed by meeting customer expectations, contract specifications, Hitachi Energy policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.How you'll make an impact: <ul><li>Act as a technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across all applicable engineering disciplines.</li><li>Coordinating all technical activities during the complete project cycle - including testing and commissioning.</li><li>Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions and utilizing feedback to drive the delivery of innovative improvements and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.</li><li>Working closely with colleagues and engineers across various disciplines, sharing technical knowledge and best practices across borders within the HUB Europe Region.</li><li>Preparingthe base design of substation automation systems, control, and protection. Verifying the implemented base design within the detailed design.</li><li>Taking over aspects of detailed design engineering, testing, or commissioning activities related to the project needs.</li><li>Supporting the Project Manager in costings to: submit estimations; issue claims related to changes in project scope; assess cost and time impacts, as well as risk implications.</li><li>Providing technical details, financial information, and deliverables for sales proposals.</li><li>Resolving complex technical issues both remotely and in person at domestic and international customer sites.</li><li>Health, safety, and environment (HSE). Ensuring the project follows and complies with the company's health, safety, and environmental policies.</li><li>Adopting the core values of safety and integrity - taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your background:<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.</li><li>Work experience &gt;10 years in substation automation projects.</li><li>Strong communication skills, fluency in English.</li><li>Principal knowledge in SCADA, protection, communication protocols, and networks.</li></ul>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. &nbsp; Hitachi Energy's 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. 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<h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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.&nbsp;</h2>

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