Electrical Project Engineer â Secondary Systems
Electrical Project Engineer â Secondary Systems
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Job Description
Location:
Rotterdam South Holland NetherlandsJob ID:
R0101659Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY THE NETHERLANDS B.V.Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is seeking a Secondary Engineer to join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service team in Rotterdam this role you will design and deliver secondary systems for high- and medium-voltage substations and grid connectionsincluding protection control SCADA and auxiliary systemsensuring safe reliable and standards-compliant solutions from design through commissioning. You will collaborate across disciplines and with customers suppliers and construction/commissioning teams to enable successful project execution supporting the energy transition. The preferred base is Rotterdam with hybrid working; limited travel to project and customer sites is expected.
How youll make an impact
Produce secondary engineering deliverables: SLDs protection/control schematics wiring diagrams I/O lists and panel layouts.
Specify and select equipment (protection relays CTs/VTs switchgear auxiliaries PLC/RTU/SCADA) and define settings philosophies.
Validate protection and control schemes perform calculations and prepare relay setting files and FAT/SAT procedures.
Ensure compliance with IEC/EN standards Dutch grid codes and Hitachi Energy QHSE requirements; drive design quality and continuous improvement.
Coordinate with civil primary and telecom engineers to ensure complete interfaces proper cable routing and constructability.
Support installation testing and commissioning: respond to site queries review as-builts and facilitate customer handover.
Manage suppliers and panel builders: review drawings perform factory acceptance tests and close technical actions.
Engage customers as a trusted technical partner: clarify requirements present solutions and capture lessons learned for future projects.
Your background
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering (power systems protection and control) or related field.
4 years experience in secondary engineering for substations or industrial power systems from design to commissioning.
Proficient with protection concepts and tools (e.g. differential distance overcurrent IEC 61850 relay configuration FAT/SAT).
Able to work independently within multidisciplinary teams; influence stakeholders using sound engineering practices and clear communication.
Strong documentation rigor and quality mindset; hands-on problem solving at site and with suppliers.
Fluency in English; Dutch is a strong asset.
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us in work and out.
For this role in the Netherlands depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):
Pension plan
40 days PTO in the Netherlands with the possibility to buy or sell vacation days
Flexible working: 3 days remote 2 days office (hybrid)
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Employment Type
Full-Time
