Secondary Engineering

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader committed to solving some of the greatest global challenges of our time by promoting a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this promise because we have great people working and innovating collaboratively across the globe every day. As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 45,000 employees committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.

Embrace diversity and innovation

Hitachi Energy's global Grid & Power Quality Solutions product group is one of the world's leading providers of grid connectivity 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, deep integration expertise, vast installed base and global footprint to provide our customers with lifecycle value solutions with the lowest risk. Our customers are in utilities, renewables, industry, transport, data centers and infrastructure.

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 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.

The business unit designs and delivers complete substations for distribution and transmission grids. We offer an interesting position in an international project environment and various development opportunities within design and engineering, research and development. The position is located at our office in Middelfart.

As the work is carried out in projects where each case is unique, your role will be very varied, such as responsibility for all activities related to secondary design, which includes everything from design to final delivery. Examples of daily activities are developing design drawings, generating basic documents for construction, performing engineering calculations and commissioning. At Hitachi Energy, you will have the opportunity to test your skills as a designer in different types of projects, both in Denmark and abroad.

What we offer

1. Flexible workplace with the possibility of working from home
2. Great team spirit and high ceilings
3. Freedom with responsibility
4. Great career opportunities
5. Courses and programmes to support your development

Your responsibilities

1. Prepare and review substation documentation such as single line diagrams, protection diagrams, interlocking diagrams, AC and DC drawings, calculations, control and protection panel drawings, IED configurations, cables and material lists.
2. Conduct technical evaluation of supplier proposals and approve delivered equipment or service as fit for purpose.
3. Provide technical support during the pre-FAT and FAT phase and manage installation and commissioning activities. Prepare project documentation within scope of delivery.
4. Participate in testing and commissioning.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project manager, design (Lead, Primary, Civil and Commissioning), planner, quality assurance and supply chain, to ensure smooth project integration and successful results in an international project environment.
6. You live the core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while looking after your colleagues and the company.

Your background

1. B.Sc. or M.Sc. in electrical engineering.
2. Fluent in written and spoken English and Danish.
3. Proactive, result-orientated person with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as reliability and ability to work under pressure.
4. Willing to engage in international projects.
5. Previous experience with engineering work related to high and medium voltage substations is considered an advantage.
6. Experience with design software such as E3, AutoCAD, PCM600 is considered an advantage.

Are you interested in joining the team? We look forward to receiving your application

Please note that we will start interviews when candidates apply and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

Location: Middelfart, Middelfart, Denmark;
Vaasa, Ostrobothnia, Finland;
Vaesteras, Vastmanland County, Sweden

Job type: Full time

Experience: Experienced

Job function: Engineering & Science

Contract: Regular

Publication date: 2025-02-25

Reference number: R0062666

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 employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.