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Project Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Project Engineer

Zagreb, Croatia

Career opportunities in Europe

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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.

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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.

Join Our Team!

You will be the technical lead and design authority for all engineering activities (both in-house and outsourced) related to diverse engineering projects for grid integration projects in Balkan region. Reporting to the Local Product Group Manager GI you will drive excellence - ensuring that engineering activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed in accordance with customer expectations, contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.

Your responsibilities:

  • Making technical recommendations in the design, engineering, testing, installation, and commissioning phases of customer projects to ensure all actions are completed according to process requirements and standards, while identifying improvement opportunities
  • Supporting contract managers with claims related to changes in the project scope, including assessing cost and time impacts, as well as risk quantifications
  • Providing technical details, costs and deliverables for Sales proposals, while project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers, partners, subcontractors, vendors and Hitachi Energy management
  • Creating and delivering the scope-specific work plans, resource requirements, proposals, engineering estimates, and risk and opportunity analysis
  • Resolving complex technical issues both remotely and on domestic and international customer sites
  • Maintaining and enhancing customer satisfaction by providing continued dialogue and excellent service at all stages of the project
  • Collaborating and networking with engineering colleagues, sharing best practice across different projects and disciplines
  • Overseeing the creation of subcontracts and assisting Supply Chain in the management of subcontractors
  • Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background:

  • A master's degree in electrical engineering (mag.ing.el. / dipl.ing.el., min. 300 ECTS)
  • At least 2 years of experience in similar job positions with experience in Electrical Substations
  • Sound knowledge of engineering techniques, processes and tools, including project planning tools and designing tools (Eplan, Autocad)
  • Sound technical knowledge of products and services related to power grids industry, with emphasis on complex substation solutions
  • Having technical experience in design, engineering or commissioning
  • Preferably holding state exam certificate in field of electrical engineering
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
  • Excellent knowledge of Croatian and English language
  • Preferably having valid driving license
  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
  • A collaborative, proactive and solutions-oriented approach
  • Devotion to personal development and readiness for continuous improvement)

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Client-provided location(s): Zagreb, Croatia
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-103421
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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