Senior Project Engineer
Hitachi
Job Description
At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.
Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team. The role reports to the Operations Manager and is responsible for electrical design works complying with Hitachi Energy and customer’s standards, procedures, and policies. The role is a design authority for an engineering discipline with medium to high complexity, coordinating engineering assignments across several projects within the entire value chain efficiently, cost‑effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.
Location: Ireland (Hybrid) with travel to Dublin and other sites. Visa support is not available for this position.
How you’ll make an impact
- Provide technical support for tendering & execution of customer projects, preparation of primary drawings & Bill of Quantities for engineered items.
- Technical lead for all projects.
- Overall responsibility for managing and leading all engineering activities.
- Instruct, supervise & coordinate engineering teams within internal & external partners and sub‑suppliers.
- Close cooperation with Sales & Tender management, Project Management, Project Site Installation & Commissioning team.
- Prepare specifications, check supplier offers & coordinate with Supply Chain Management for procurement of materials, equipment & services.
- Lead & attend discussions with customers, handle site queries and take necessary actions.
- Live Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for colleagues and the business.
- Help apprentices, entry‑level engineers, technicians and support teams with design questions.
Your Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in power systems engineering, in utility/industrial substations.
- Proactive, result‑oriented individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, reliability and ability to work under pressure.
- Skilled communicator who can interface with numerous external and internal parties and stakeholders at all levels in a multi‑cultural environment.
- Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes and tools, including CAD system expertise.
- Strong commitment to safe work practices and a high level of self‑motivation, curiosity and desire to learn about new technologies.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- 24 days holidays, plus bank holidays.
- Excellent company pension and wide‑ranging benefits schemes.
- Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
- Generous bonus scheme.
- Inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.