Summary: Join a dynamic engineering team leading simulation studies, translating insights into customer-ready reports, and engaging directly with clients in the evolving energy landscape. Highlights: 1. Shape the future of energy in a Center of Excellence 2. Lead simulation studies and present reports to customers 3. Collaborate across disciplines on cutting-edge R&D **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. **Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a** **general inquiry form** **on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ **This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.** ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------