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[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/project-lead-engineer-substation-automation-control-protection/job/R0134743) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hitachi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) / Project Lead Engineer – Substation Automation, Control & Protection ## Job description The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Project Lead Engineer to lead and coordinate engineering activities across medium to high-complexity Grid Automation projects. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and cost-effective execution of engineering deliverables while meeting contractual requirements, quality standards, and safety regulations. This position requires approximately 25% travel. How You’ll Make an Impact Serve as the technical lead and design authority for engineering deliverables across multiple disciplines. Develop base designs for substation automation, control, and protection systems. Verify the implementation of base designs during detailed engineering phases. Coordinate all technical activities throughout the entire project lifecycle. Review and approve technical documentation in accordance with contractual requirements. Collaborate closely with customers to define, shape, and deliver effective technical solutions. Identify, assess, and manage technical and cross-functional project risks. Support project management with engineering budget monitoring, forecasting, and cost-to-complete assessments Your Background Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in substation automation, protection, and control systems. Native-level Spanish proficiency is required. English proficiency at C1 level or higher is required. Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25% of the time. More about us A holistic range of competitive benefit program 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, depending on grade and experience we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules): Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Check-up, Psychological assistance, Language trainings, Coaching & Assessments. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 29, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 2, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 2, 2026 - Listed for: 4 days - Location: Madrid, MD, ES - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/project-lead-engineer-substation-automation-control-protection/job/R0134743) ## Hiring at Hitachi - Open jobs: 3,547 - 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 ### [MEP Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/80d288d62e113ac59792/) Madrid, MD, ES ### [Project Engineering Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/6e547c1d4b9d7cc0f77f/) Madrid, MD, ES ### [(disability hiring) Technical support engineer -HV](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/186d21a4ee7acfe9346e/) Tokyo, Japan ### [(staż) Inżynier ds. 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