[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Hitachi jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Hitachi # Senior Lead Engineer Stone, England, United Kingdom +1 more Full-time Manager or lead Operations Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Listed as of October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/senior-lead-engineer/job/R0101774) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hitachi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) / Senior Lead Engineer ## Job description We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together. Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity as a Senior Technical Lead Engineer to support all engineering activities related to the Automation Scope of Medium and High Voltage Substations, including testing and commissioning activities of Substation Automation projects in PGGA United Kingdom (HUB Europe Region), based in Stone, Staffordshire. Reporting to the Lead Engineering Manager. You will drive excellence by ensuring that engineering, testing, and commissioning activities are efficiently and cost-effectively executed by meeting customer expectations, contract specifications, Hitachi Energy policies, quality standards, and safety requirements. ### How you'll make an impact Act as a technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across all applicable engineering disciplines. Coordinating all technical activities during the complete project cycle - including testing and commissioning. Working closely with customers to shape and deliver solutions and utilizing feedback to drive the delivery of innovative improvements and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction. Working closely with colleagues and engineers across various disciplines, sharing technical knowledge and best practices across borders within the HUB Europe Region. Preparing the base design of substation automation systems, control, and protection. Verifying the implemented base design within the detailed design. Taking over aspects of detailed design engineering, testing, or commissioning activities related to the project needs. Supporting the Project Manager in costings to: submit estimations; issue claims related to changes in project scope; assess cost and time impacts, as well as risk implications. Providing technical details, financial information, and deliverables for sales proposals. ### Your background Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering. Proven experience working within substation automation projects. Strong communication skills, fluency in English. Principal knowledge in SCADA, protection, communication protocols, and networks. ### More about us Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Hitachi Energy's complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey. Would you like to help us develop the technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Stone, England, United Kingdom +1 more - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/senior-lead-engineer/job/R0101774) ## More jobs at Hitachi ### [Senior Protection Engineer, Grid Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/db10bac073b87e0adc6a/) Stone, England, United Kingdom +1 more ### [(disability hiring) Technical support engineer -HV](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/186d21a4ee7acfe9346e/) Tokyo, Japan ### [2027 Summer Business Intern - Alamo](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/dc9446866cb81af9def6/) Alamo, TN, US ### [2027 Summer Business Intern - Raleigh](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/8555a0a5189c515754ef/) Raleigh, NC, US ### [2027 Summer Electrical Engineering Intern- Raleigh](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/178d0c9590193c55ce50/) Raleigh, NC, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Test Engineer – HSIO ATE Test Development & Characterization, Engineer to Senior Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/cf40c94f18d6c1f73b5f/) Qualcomm · Hsinchu City, Taiwan ### [【Welcome New Grads】Package/System Design Solutions Engineer - Engineer / Sr. Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/f9102030826588db58c4/) Qualcomm · Hsinchu City, Taiwan ### [Senior / Staff Engineer - Product Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/6dd15d624c257699ec75/) Infineon Technologies · Singapore ### [Automation Test Engineer - Senior Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/autozone/jobs/41a916502e37e4108140/) AutoZone · India ### [Mechanical Project Engineer (Design Engineer)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/fdc31e71d029076eed75/) Siemens OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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