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Control & Protection Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Control & Protection Electrical Hardware Design Engineer

Birmingham, United Kingdom

The opportunity

As a Hardware Design Engineer within Hitachi Energy's HVDC, you will be responsible for designing our control cabinet layout, which includes hundreds of circuit boards for measurements, control, and calculations. Our system also incorporates user interfaces such as HMI (Human Machine Interface), diagnostic tools, IT (Information Technology) infrastructure, and IT security. We utilize our in-house developed real-time platform, MACH, to meet the power industry's standards. This role offers the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in building some of our many power stations around the world.

This is a hybrid working role, allowing you to work both from our offices in Birmingham and partly from your home office.

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Your responsibilities

  • Cubicle Design & Integration: Design cubicles and integrate all hardware components.
  • Documentation: Create Bill of Materials, terminal diagrams, cable lists, and termination schedules.
  • Coordination & Inspection: Coordinate with cubicle manufacturers and perform inspections.
  • Design Preparation: Prepare design specifications, overview diagrams, and concept clarifications.
  • Design Review: Participate in or lead design review meetings to identify and correct errors.
  • Stakeholder Collaboration: Discuss with other departments to prepare the division of works.
  • Validation: Validate design drawings/documents from sub-suppliers to meet specifications.
  • Support & Collaboration: Provide support during tests and commissioning, and collaborate with customers and colleagues.

Your background

  • Educational Background: You possess a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant technical field.
  • Professional Experience: You have prior experience with HVDC projects and at least three years of work experience in the UK.
  • Technical Expertise: You have strong knowledge in control and protection panel design (CRP).
  • Additional Skills: Site experience in control and protection testing and commissioning is advantageous but not mandatory.
  • Software Proficiency: Experience with CAD tools for control systems, such as Engineering Base or Ruplan, is highly valued.
  • Specialized Knowledge: Having EMC knowledge or experience with AC sub-stations and control systems is considered a plus.

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Client-provided location(s): Birmingham, UK
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-117849
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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