Power System Studies Engineer - SynCon

Location:

Madrid, Spain

Job ID:

R0112858

Date Posted:

2026-01-30

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? 

At Hitachi Energy, we are establishing and developing an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain (ESOPC) within Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU). We are seeking highly qualified engineers in the fields of Power Electronics, Grid Integration, and Research and Development (R&D) to join us in this exciting opportunity

Step into a dynamic role where technical excellence meets strategic impact. As part of our engineering team, you’ll lead simulation studies, translate insights into customer-ready reports, and engage directly with clients to understand and shape their needs. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, contribute to cutting-edge R&D, and continuously expand your knowledge in today’s evolving energy landscape.

How you'll make an impact

• Undertaking various simulation studies individually or as part of a team daily.

• Making reports out of studies and presenting to customers.

• Understanding customer needs by reading customer specifications and participating in customer meetings.

• Coordination and communication with all disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries, and in close connection to research and development activities.

• Having ambition in learning and sharing critical knowledge in today’s power system.

• You will be in frequent contact with the other engineering disciplines, project managers, customers and other Hitachi Energy units in an international environment.

• You will work independently as well as in a team and to assume responsibility for given tasks is a key to success.

Your Background

• You hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar.

• You are experienced in power systems analysis and have at least 5 years of job experience in this field.

• You are well familiar with the study of synchronous machines (large generators and/or motors) and their behaviour in power grids.

• Experience in control systems, including power system stabilizers, voltage regulators, and excitation systems, is considered highly meritable.

• It is preferred that you have knowledge of several of the programs and tools we are using, such as PSCAD, PSS/E, PowerFactory, and MATLAB.

• Fluent in English. Any additional languages will be appreciated.

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.

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