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[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/senior-ac-protection-and-control-lead-engineer/job/R0147736) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hitachi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) / Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer ## Job description We are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, solutions for energy transfer with direct current at high voltages, is a long-term sustainable solution. The technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and to connect electricity networks with minimal losses. In addition to energy transfer, HVDC technology also alleviates electricity quality problems and can contribute to the stabilization of connected power grids. For offshore wind power or long-distance underwater transmissions, direct current is the only realistic energy transmission alternative. In this role as Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer at HVDC, you will the technical responsible for definition, costing and delivery of AC Protection and Control solutions in tender work as well as in execution projects. Detailed design and manufacturing will be sourced to sub-suppliers. ### Location Glasgow Office (Preferred) and Birmingham can also be considered Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days home How you'll make an impact: Translate customer specifications and protection schemes into conceptual design, and formulating clear requirements to our sub-suppliers. Evaluate sub-supplier quotes based on the specified requirements and future design. Continuously monitor the design and manufacturing process, as well as leading the design team in the dialogue with our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. Review of detailed protection panel design, including interfaces to main components as and intercommunication links. Ensure compatibility between functional requirements, panel design, relay configuration and settings prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Review suppliers test program and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT). Remotely assist installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as needed. Your Background Translate customer specifications and protection schemes into conceptual design, and formulating clear requirements to our sub-suppliers. More about us 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.​ Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes: ​ Generous annual leave plus public holidays Generous bonus scheme Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions​ Private healthcare for our employees​ Health screening program and Dental Plan​ Maternity, paternity, parental leave ​ Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection ​ Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps) Employee Assistance Program ​ Performance-based rewards and recognition​ #LI-AR3 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 26, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: 14 days - Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom +1 more - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/senior-ac-protection-and-control-lead-engineer/job/R0147736) ## Hiring at Hitachi - Open jobs: 3,569 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 12, 2026 [All Hitachi jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Hitachi ### [Senior AI Engineer – Retrieval & Evaluation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/0a0d98beda43de6b6670/) Bucharest, Romania +2 more ### [Senior Android Test Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/5d955abb4eee96caaf0e/) Lviv, Lviv Oblast, Ukraine ### [Senior Automation Test Engineer (AI driven testing Skill)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/9191bb3d2a388b7d6271/) Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam ### [Senior Business Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/212bf00874399ee8d92d/) Lviv, Lviv Oblast, UA +4 more ### [Senior Business Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/fb796d11d28fc8d1a0d0/) Remote ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Commissioning Engineer – Protection & Control (CRP / Protection Relays)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/de2f0c8d6600d80f1434/) Siemens ### [System Engineer – Senior Protection Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens/jobs/0ad657b379691d87bb0a/) Siemens ### [endpoint protection engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/richemont/jobs/c79214558fd5b659ad58/) Richemont ### [Protection Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/edison-international/jobs/e4f2f786e49cf15f5680/) Edison International ### [Secondary Protection & Control Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bouygues/jobs/b83771d67dc7dcf6e027/) Bouygues · BRISTOL, United Kingdom [Operations jobs](/functions/operations/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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