Project Lead Engineer

Overview

In this role you will lead HVDC project engineering as the primary technical contact for customers. You will coordinate global teams, drive engineering activities, and ensure high-quality, safe project deliveries. You’ll develop solutions for complex HVDC challenges and provide support across testing, installation, and commissioning. This role offers growth within a collaborative, impact-driven environment at Hitachi Energy. Join us to shape the next era of sustainable energy through strong leadership and technical excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salaries
• flexible working hours
• professional development opportunities
• supportive work environment
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for technical matters with customers
• Ensure complete and multidisciplinary information in engineering development
• Lead the development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges
• Drive the completion of all engineering activities on projects
• Provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities
• Prepare project documents within budget, scope, and contract
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and mitigate potential risks
• Maintain technical quality in contracts, documents, and deliveries

Key requirements

• Academic degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical Engineering or similar)
• 5+ years of experience in a similar lead role
• Experience with HVDC technology is a plus
• Power industry experience or similar a must
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to take a leading role and deliver quality results
• Fluency in English, both verbally and in writing; other languages are an advantage
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the UK

• communication and collaboration
• leadership
• ability to deliver quality results
• HVDC technology
• engineering development
• testing, installation and commissioning support

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