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Technical Lead Engineer (protection & control systems)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Technical Lead Engineer (protection & control systems)

Rome, Italy

We are looking for a Technical Lead Engineer to support all engineering activities related to the Automation Scope of Medium and High Voltage Substations including testing and commissioning activities.

You will drive excellence by ensuring that engineering, testing and commissioning activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed in accordance with customer expectations, contract specifications, Hitachi Energy policies, quality standards and safety requirements.

Your responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across all applicable engineering disciplines;

• Coordinate all technical activities during the complete project cycle - including testing and commissioning;

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• Work closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions and utilizing feedback to drive the delivery of innovative improvements and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction;

• Work closely with colleagues and engineers across various disciplines, sharing technical knowledge and best practices cross border within the HUB Europe Region;

• Prepare base design of substation automation systems, control and protection. Verify the implemented base design within the detailed design;

• Take over aspects of the detail design engineering, testing or commissioning activities in relation to the project needs;

• Support the Project Manager in costings to: submit estimations; issuing claims related to changes in project scope; assessing cost and time impacts as well as risk implications;

• Provide technical details, financial information and deliverables for sales proposals;

• Resolve complex technical issues both remotely and also whilst in person at domestic and international customer sites;

• Ensure the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical/Electronic/Automation Engineering (or similar);

• >5 years work experience in substation automation projects;

• Knowledge of Control and Protection relays and solutions for High and Medium Voltage Substations;

• Knowledge of standard and industrial LAN networks;

• Knowledge of industrial automation and electrical field (PLC, RTU, SCADA).

• Fluency in Italian and good knowledge in English (B2);

• Strong communication skills, proactivity, team working and problem solving skills.

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Client-provided location(s): Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-105165
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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