Secondary Engineer

Daily responsibilities include preparing design drawings, drafting essential construction documents, conducting engineering calculations, and overseeing commissioning processes. At Hitachi Energy, you will have the opportunity to apply your design expertise across diverse projects, both domestically in Finland and internationally.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Prepare and review substation documentations, for example, single line diagram, protection diagrams, interlocking diagrams, AC and DC drawings, calculations, control and protection panel drawings, IED configurations, cabling and bills of materials.
• Provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accepts as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services.
• Provide technical support during pre-FAT and FAT stage, handling installation and commissioning activities. Prepare project documentation within one's scope of deliverables.
• Participate in testing and commissioning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project manager, design (Lead, Primary, Civil and commissioning), planner, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless project integration and successful outcomes in international project environment.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and encouraging employee involvement in problem-solving and process enhancement.
• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business.

Your background

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Finnish or Swedish.
• Demonstrated proactivity, results orientation, strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to participate in international projects.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally.
• Previous experience in engineering work related to high and medium voltage substations is considered an asset.
• Experience in design software such as E3, AutoCAD, PCM600 is considered as an advantage.
• Understanding of substation control and protection systems is also considered beneficial.

More about us

Interested in joining the team? We look forward to receiving your application!

Apply for the position by November 30, 2026. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found.

For more information about this role, please contact Jonas Lundvik, Engineering Manager, at +358 50 5361978.

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