Location:Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomJob ID: R0096764Date Posted:2025-07-03Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityWe are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, solutions for energy transfer with direct current at high voltages, is a long-term sustainable solution. The technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and to connect electricity networks with minimal losses. In addition to energy transfer, HVDC technology also alleviates electricity quality problems and can contribute to the stabilization of connected power grids. For offshore wind power or long-distance underwater transmissions, direct current is the only realistic energy transmission alternative.In this role as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, at HVDC, you will be designing and leading our control cabinet layout, consisting of hundreds of circuit boards for measurements, control, and calculations. Our system also includes user interfaces such as HMI (Human Machine Interface), diagnostic tools and IT (Information Technology) infrastructure and IT security. For this we utilize our in house developed real-time platform MACH to meet the power industry’s standards.Location of the posting will be Glasgow in the United Kingdom. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position. How You’ll make an impact<ul><li>Implementation of Control and Protection- Hardware solutions for HVDC / HVAC system.</li><li>Cubicle design, integration of all HW components into the cubicles.</li><li>Creating Bill of material and terminal diagrams for Control &amp; Protection equipment and   Coordination with cubicles manufacturer and perform Cubicle inspection.</li><li>Preparation of Cable list and Cable termination schedule</li><li>Preparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators.       </li><li>Participating in or leading design review meetings to detect design errors, process, and tool inefficiencies, and putting in place corrective and improvement actions.</li><li>Discuss with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.</li><li>Prepare the CBD, PCD, Cable Schedule, Cable Termination connection table, etc.</li><li>Validate the design drawings / documents provide by sub supplier to meet customer specification and Internal Standards</li><li>Providing necessary support during Functional Performance tests and Site Commissioning. Designing cubicle layout with access points, earthing bars, cable routing and much more.</li><li>Work together with our customers, both internally and externally, to ensure our delivery is according to their requirements and standards.</li><li>Collaborating and networking with engineering colleagues, sharing best practice across different projects and disciplines</li><li>You will have the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in building some of our many power stations around the world.</li><li>You will have the freedom to plan and organize your daily work together with a lot of problem-solving.</li><li>You are living Hitachi Energy´s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.</li><li>Technically leading a team of engineers.</li><li>Fundamental knowledge in control &amp; protection panel design (CRP).</li><li>Site experience in control &amp; protection testing &amp; commissioning is an advantage but not essential.</li><li>Technical co-ordination with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations.</li><li>Willingness to travel to project sites and our other HVDC offices</li><li>Preparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators</li><li>You are a natural problem solver who enjoys meeting new challenges.</li><li>You enjoy communicating and to collaborate with various of people in your work</li><li>Experience with the CAD-tools for control systems, such as Engineering Base or Ruplan, is valuable</li><li>If you have EMC knowledge or experience of AC sub-stations and control systems, it is a merit.</li><li>You are based in the UK, and you have the right to work in the UK</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. </h2>

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location:Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomJob ID: R0096764Date Posted:2025-07-03Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:The opportunityWe are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, solutions for energy transfer with direct current at high voltages, is a long-term sustainable solution. The technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and to connect electricity networks with minimal losses. In addition to energy transfer, HVDC technology also alleviates electricity quality problems and can contribute to the stabilization of connected power grids. For offshore wind power or long-distance underwater transmissions, direct current is the only realistic energy transmission alternative.In this role as a Senior Electrical Design Engineer, at HVDC, you will be designing and leading our control cabinet layout, consisting of hundreds of circuit boards for measurements, control, and calculations. Our system also includes user interfaces such as HMI (Human Machine Interface), diagnostic tools and IT (Information Technology) infrastructure and IT security. For this we utilize our in house developed real-time platform MACH to meet the power industry’s standards.Location of the posting will be Glasgow in the United Kingdom. Please note we are unable to provide visa support on this position. How You’ll make an impact<ul><li>Implementation of Control and Protection- Hardware solutions for HVDC / HVAC system.</li><li>Cubicle design, integration of all HW components into the cubicles.</li><li>Creating Bill of material and terminal diagrams for Control &amp; Protection equipment and&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordination with cubicles manufacturer and perform Cubicle inspection.</li><li>Preparation of Cable list and Cable termination schedule</li><li>Preparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Participating in or leading design review meetings to detect design errors, process, and tool inefficiencies, and putting in place corrective and improvement actions.</li><li>Discuss with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.</li><li>Prepare the CBD, PCD, Cable Schedule, Cable Termination connection table, etc.</li><li>Validate the design drawings / documents provide by sub supplier to meet customer specification and Internal Standards</li><li>Providing necessary support during Functional Performance tests and Site Commissioning. Designing cubicle layout with access points, earthing bars, cable routing and much more.</li><li>Work together with our customers, both internally and externally, to ensure our delivery is according to their requirements and standards.</li><li>Collaborating and networking with engineering colleagues, sharing best practice across different projects and disciplines</li><li>You will have the opportunity to travel abroad and participate in building some of our many power stations around the world.</li><li>You will have the freedom to plan and organize your daily work together with a lot of problem-solving.</li><li>You are living Hitachi Energy´s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul>Your Background<ul><li>You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.</li><li>Technically leading a team of engineers.</li><li>Fundamental knowledge in control &amp; protection panel design (CRP).</li><li>Site experience in control &amp; protection testing &amp; commissioning is an advantage but not essential.</li><li>Technical co-ordination with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations.</li><li>Willingness to travel to project sites and our other HVDC offices</li><li>Preparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators</li><li>You are a natural problem solver who enjoys meeting new challenges.</li><li>You enjoy communicating and to collaborate with various of people in your work</li><li>Experience with the CAD-tools for control systems, such as Engineering Base or Ruplan, is valuable</li><li>If you have EMC knowledge or experience of AC sub-stations and control systems, it is a merit.</li><li>You are based in the UK, and you have the right to work in the UK</li></ul><h2>Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.&nbsp;</h2>

Senior Electrical Design Engineer

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