Senior Project Engineer - Grid Automation Control & Protection 80 - 100% (f/m/d)

The opportunity

To strengthen our team, we are seeking a Senior Project Engineer with a strong focus on protection systems for substation automation projects. In this role, you will take technical ownership of the Control & Protection scope within complex (sub‑)transmission projects in Switzerland and internationally, acting as a key technical authority from base design through commissioning. You will work closely with project management, customers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to define, coordinate, and deliver robust protection solutions in line with system requirements, applicable standards, and Hitachi Energy best practices.

You will become part of a world-class engineering community within our European Hub, working alongside highly experienced colleagues with deep expertise in the execution of large and complex projects worldwide. This position offers an excellent environment to learn, develop, and actively contribute to Hitachi Energy’s purpose of advancing a sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. It is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting phase in which electricity is becoming the backbone of a sustainable society.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead and own the Control & Protection engineering scope in substation automation system projects

• Define protection concepts and philosophies in close collaboration with the technical lead engineering and with customers during the base design phase

• Coordinate and guide the Protection & Control detailed engineering, ensuring alignment with SCADA, station control, and cyber security disciplines

• Specify, configure and test protection IEDs in line with customer requirements, grid codes, and standards

• Support and lead Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) at our test facilities in Baden (Switzerland)

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with solid experience in protection engineering for substation automation systems

• Proven expertise in protection schemes for (sub‑)transmission substations

• Strong knowledge of IEC 61850 and substation automation architectures

• Experience with Hitachi Energy Relion® protection IEDs is a strong advantage

• Able to work independently, take technical decisions, and manage interfaces in complex projects

• Strong communication skills and a structured, quality‑driven mindset

• Fluent in English; German is an advantage

More about us

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