Substation Automation Engineering

3 days ago


Bucharest, Bucureşti, Romania Hitachi Full time

Location:

Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania

Job ID:

R0102636

Date Posted:

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY ROMANIA S.R.L.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Engineering and Commissioning Engineer to join our team at Hitachi Energy.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the development, engineering and commissioning, and support of HV substation automation systems, including SCADA and protection relays.

 You will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of engineering projects, supporting customers, and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Apply standard engineering techniques to support testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
  • Contribute to planning and execution of commissioning strategies and documentation.
  • Participate in internal project reviews and represent the commissioning function in design and risk meetings.
  • Support project managers in contract management, including claims and risk assessments.
  • Prepare technical documentation and assist in sales proposals and presentations.
  • Coordinate site activities to ensure customer acceptance and certification.
  • Collaborate with supply chain teams to evaluate and approve technical solutions from suppliers.
  • Coach junior engineers and share technical knowledge through presentations and training.
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements.
  • Maintain and calibrate testing equipment and support clients with technical issues and training.

Your Background

  • University degree in Electrical Engineering.
  • Proven experience in commissioning and servicing HV/MV secondary equipment (protection relays, SCADA).
  • Experience in electrical substation design and testing procedures.
  • Strong troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and technical reporting skills.
  • Clean driving license and willingness to travel frequently within the country.
  • Native Romanian speaker with good English proficiency.
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent communication and self-organization skills.
  • Responsible, independent, and committed to continuous improvement.

About us

We'll support, encourage, and guide you to reach your career goals through our active development and training programs.

Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others in the team.

Bring your energy and plug into a team that will power your career while powering good for sustainable energy.

Culture focused on cooperation.

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.

Wide range of benefits:

  • Company car
  • Short Fridays = 6 hours (8.5 hours/day from Monday to Thursday)
  • Work in hybrid model
  • 5 weeks of vacation per year
  • Meal tickets
  • Medical subscription
  • Life insurance
  • 3rd pillar pension
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