Project Engineer - Control Application

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Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid
Entry level
Fintech • Information Technology • Logistics
The Role
The Project Engineer will design and implement power control algorithms for FACTS devices, maintain communication with engineering groups, conduct testing of control systems, and understand customer specifications.
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Location:

Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Job ID:

R0064854

Date Posted:

2025-01-31

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

The world's energy grids are evolving at an unprecedented pace due to changes in the generation mix, load demand and power eco-system. Without the right actions, the future grid will be more complex, weaker, less controllable, more decentralized,​ and less resilient. 

With a pioneering technology-leading offering, Hitachi Energy’s Power Quality Solutions support the green energy transition with solutions that bring resilience, stability and increased capacity to the power grid. As a result, more renewable energy sources can be integrated, environmental impacts minimized and lower the risk of disruption in the grid.  

We are committed to supporting customers from different segments worldwide to meet their sustainable goals, paving the way for a more sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. 

How you'll make an impact

  • Design, implement and verify power control algorithms and logic for FACTS devices. 

  • Maintain extensive contact with other engineering groups, lead engineers, local Hitachi Energy offices, and customers to meet varying control functionality requirements. 

  • Perform combined testing of the control system software and hardware. 

  • Understand customer needs by reading customer specifications and participating in customer meetings. 

  

Your background

  • A BSc or MSc in engineering is required, ideally with a specialization in Control Systems, Power Systems, Automatic Control Theory, Software Engineering, or a similar field.

  •  It will be highly valued experience in similar engineering roles, working with electrical power plants, converter stations, process control systems, or substation automation  

  • Proficiency in English is essential for this role, given the international nature of our work environment. Additional language skills will be highly valued 

  • Knowledge of power quality applications and experience of the MACH™ system will be an added advantage. 

  • We seek a driven, team-oriented achiever who can work independently and take responsibility for tasks.   

More about us

A holistic range of competitive benefit program to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):  Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments.

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 general inquiry form 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. 

Top Skills

Automatic Control Theory
Control Systems
Power Systems
Software Engineering
The Company
33,676 Employees
On-site Workplace

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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