Electrical Project Engineer – Primary Systems

Location:

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

Job ID:

R0101658

Date Posted:

2025-07-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Career opportunities in Europe

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is committed to solving some of the biggest global challenges of our time by advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are able to deliver on this great promise because we have great people who everyday work and innovate collaboratively across the globe.

As an employer, we operate in 90 countries with 45,000 people committed to ensuring they thrive and are empowered to deliver their best work as part of our Diversity 360 vision.

Embrace Diversity and Innovation!

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.

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!

We are looking for a Primary Engineer to join our team in Rotterdam.
 

As a Primary Engineer in the Grid Integration division, you will play a pivotal role in the electromechanical design of high-voltage systems across the Netherlands. This position requires you to develop innovative solutions in collaboration with customers, internal teams, and external partners, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Your expertise will be instrumental in advancing our high-voltage switchgear and grid stabilization systems. If you have a passion for technical design and enjoy working in project-based environments, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team.

Your responsibilities

• Focusing on the electromechanical design of high-voltage switchgear and grid stabilization systems, using both outdoor and GIS technology.
• Independently creating 3D system documentation with Revit, adhering to technical drawing standards and customer/local regulations.
• Incorporating lightning protection, short-circuit force calculations, earthing, and cable route design into your electromechanical designs.
• Developing design solutions that balance customer requirements, economic considerations, and compliance with norms.
• Evaluating system concepts for feasibility, risks, opportunities, costs, and deadlines during both the quotation and order stages.
• Managing interfaces with adjacent trades, such as construction and secondary design, and specifying design requirements for external suppliers including the necessary clarifications regarding components/supplies/services
• Managing external suppliers
• Determining quantities and dimensioning materials, you will also create purchase requisitions and support the purchasing department with technical clarifications

Your background:

• A degree in electrical power engineering or a related field with a minimum of 4 years experience.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in Dutch is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills for discussing technical concepts with a variety of stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
• Experience working in international project teams, demonstrating your capability to contribute effectively in diverse team settings.
• The initiative and ability to work independently.
• Experience in primary deign in the field of high-voltage switchgear systems.
• Knowledge of high-voltage technology, technical mechanics, and electrotechnical processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, 3D design in Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Openness to new and innovative ways of working and methods such as BIM.
• Willingness to occasionally visit construction sites or customers.

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