Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our Grid Automation team as a Systems Test Engineer. You will report in full‑time to our Test Manager in our Testing unit in Stone, Staffordshire.
As a power systems engineer, experienced in conceptual and detailed design engineering, you'll provide engineering solutions to the end customer. You will develop and direct the preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans and manage procedures and schedules for completing systems.
You will coordinate integrated testing activities, review and evaluate test requirements, and ensure the test program is completed. Importantly, you will be familiar with Omicron, Sverker, or Megger testing equipment and perform technical analysis of complete systems to prepare comprehensive system‑level evaluations.
How You'll Make An Impact
* Provide technical support to other protection team members as required, as well as to our sales and tendering team.
* Act as a focal point for customer approval activities such as Type Registration and project‑specific design freezes.
* Provide technical support in evaluating customer requirements and answering associated technical queries during project deliveries.
* Comply with protection systems design and business processes/procedures.
* Prepare documentation as required: technical specifications, reports, diagrams, test specifications, IED configurations, and design drawings, etc.
* Participate in internal kick‑off meetings to impart experience and knowledge into projects from the start.
* Provide conceptual and detailed design engineering – providing engineering solutions to the end customer.
* Drive engineering timescales to a minimum, eliminate costs, and operate to high‑quality standards throughout the project delivery phase.
Your Background
* Power Systems engineering‑related education or equivalent (HNC or BTEC minimum qualification).
* Strong design and coordination capability, and experience in the engineering discipline of Power Systems.
* High technical experience with awareness of the 2nd injection test set.
* Excellent communication skills with both internal and external teams and customers.
* Experience within the Electricity Supply Industry.
* Proven teamwork and collaboration skills.
More About Us
Hitachi Energy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives and skills.
We provide competitive salaries, flexible working hours, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that encourages growth and innovation through career development programs and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Specific benefits depend on the location and will be communicated during the interview process. Applications are open until [insert date]. Ready to make an impact? Apply now and join us to inspire the next era of sustainable energy!
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonising the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
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