Project Engineer

Career opportunities in Europe

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe.

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Hitachi Energy's Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service global product group is a world-leading provider of grid connections and power quality solutions that enable our customers to build a more sustainable, flexible and secure energy system. We leverage our long-standing technology leadership, vast integration expertise, huge installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with life-cycle value solutions at the lowest risk. Our customers are in the utility, renewables, industry, transportation, data centers and infrastructure sectors.

Our business in Europe has more than 1,000 skilled professionals focused on critical areas of expertise and is present in 16 countries.

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business in Europe (HBUEU), diversity 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.

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The opportunity:

We are looking for a Project Primary Engineer located in Greece/Metamorphossis offices with the following Responsibilities/background:

How you will make an impact:

• Execute all Primary (Electromechanical) scope and sub-suppliers to secure the integrity, completeness and correct function of the substation system.

  • Creation and optimization of functional arrangement dwgs of systems and components in 2D/3D design/models.

  • Perform and review of electromechanical and electrodynamic calculations (steel structure, insulation coordination, earthing grid, lightning protection, battery & chargers calculation studies, lighting studies, cable calculation studies, cable routing drawings...) for the feasibility and definition of projects at basic and detailed engineering level

  • Preparation and review of technical specifications (RFQs) and validation of offered equipment

  • Coordination of design conflicts and its resolution. Ensure clash free design. Civil interference monitoring vs. electromechanical discipline

  • Coordination with Control and Protection systems (single-line diagrams, schematics, cabling, etc.)

  • Review and supervise the electromechanical activity performed by external engineering subcontractors. Management of subcontractor and project engineering progress, including technical reviews issued by suppliers and/or manufacturers

• Making technical recommendations in the Primary engineering process to ensure all actions are completed according to process requirements and standards, while identifying risks and improvement opportunities.

• Support Sales & Tendering during tendering (creating conceptual layout drawings, BOQs, etc).

• Resolve complex technical issues on site (occasional travels, both national/international).

• Living core values of safety, integrity and quality, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Mandatory:

  • A University’s degree in electrical engineering (BEng or MEng degree)

  • Basic knowledge in substation Primary engineering and execution

  • Strong computer’s knowledge

  • 2D (Autocad) design tools.

  • Languages: Greek (native / C2), English (B2)

  • Strong commitment to safe work practices and dedication to following all relevant workplace safety guidelines.

  • A high level of self-motivation, curiosity, and desire to learn about new technologies.

  • A collaborative, solutions-oriented approach with strong communication skills to quickly resolve project related activities and issues.

• The following will be considered positively:

  • Knowledge of Power Systems, Grid Studies, Renewable Energy and Transmission Systems.

  • Basic Knowledge of control systems (SLD, schematics and cabling).

  • BIM methodology knowledge will be considered as an asset

  • 3D design tools (Revit). Autodesk Construction Cloud environment (optional)

  • Electrical & Mechanical calculation tools (ETAP, NEPLAN, etc)