Location:
Baden, Aargau, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0126321
Date Posted:
2026-05-13
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
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
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
