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Primary Engineer

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Hiring Remotely in England
Entry level
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Hiring Remotely in England
Entry level
The Primary Engineer will design substation layouts, develop technical specifications, check project documentation, and provide technical support for substation projects.
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Location:

Remote - England, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0110707

Date Posted:

2025-11-20

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy are hiring a Primary Engineer to join the team. This opportunity will be ideal for anyone with a passion and desire to deliver within applications engineering, we are looking for someone with an eye for detail and able to prepare documentation and diagrams. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical expertise in the design and installation of Substation Layouts for 400kV to 11kV substation projects.

Please note this position is of a hybrid nature (2/3 days working out of our central Birmingham office). Please also note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

How you’ll make an impact

  • To provide substation layouts and associated detail diagrams in accordance with established UK standards and processes through allocated CAD resource locally and in other business units.

  • To develop technical specifications and material schedules for primary equipment.

  • To prepare conductor force calculations.

  • To check and approve project documentation in accordance with established standards.

  • To ensure own work packages and delegated work packages are delivered to project programme, scope and align to allocated budget. Provide comment where required on delegated works.

  • Provide technical support and to develop tender scheme options and related project scope documents.

  • To produce engineering time estimates and support monthly forecasts to complete.

  • To input into design and hazard review meetings.

  • To provide technical support at site when required.

Your background

  • Minimum qualification of HNC/HND in the related engineering field

  • Proven knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV)

  • Good teamwork, Analytical and communication skills

  • Ability in working to tight deadlines and working in high pressurised environments

  • Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, Autocad.

  • Electricity supply industry experience

  • Understanding / Knowledge of Distribution Network Operator / National Grid etc. standards and drawing practices

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!

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. 

Top Skills

Autocad
Cad
MS Office
Windows

Hitachi Maidenhead, England Office

Whitebrook Park, Lower Cookham Road, Maidenhead, United Kingdom, SL6 8YA

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