Location:Perafita, Porto, PortugalJob ID: R0103294Date Posted:2025-09-22Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY PORTUGAL, S.A.Profession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<h2>The Opportunity</h2>We are creating a test field in Perafita with a new team, to receive project for offshore windfarms and other substation automation systems, from local customers and others around the world. We are currently seeking for an engineer specialized in the control &amp; protection area of substation automation that could contribute with a critical analysis during the factory tests and be capable of improving the system in order to deliver quality to our customers.You will be responsible for develop together with the project core team the protection and control concepts for transmission and distribution systems in close collaboration with the customer, and independently manage both internal tests and final customer tests (FAT). With continuous interactions with the engineering and project management team to carry out the testing works effectively.<h2>How you will make an impact </h2><ul><li>Carrying out the testing for the configuration of Protection and Control IEDs for transmission and distribution substations in line with customer specification (main software: PCM600)</li><li>Develop together with the project core team the protection and control concepts for transmission and distribution systems in close collaboration with the customer</li><li>Continuous interactions with the engineering and project management team to carry out the testing works effectively.</li><li>Independently manage both internal tests and final customer tests (FAT)</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul><h2>Your background</h2><ul><li>Educational Qualification; Engineering Diploma</li><li>Experience in a control &amp; protection engineer role (preferential)</li><li>Excellent communication skills, customer interface skills multi priority and multi-tasking.</li><li>Analytical and strategic approach</li><li>Proven communication and presentation skills in Portuguese and English.</li><li>Willingness to work in person and to travel in Portugal</li></ul><h2>More about us </h2>We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.Depending on your experience and role level, our benefits include:Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Psychological Assistance, Language Trainings, Coaching &amp; Assessments.<h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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. </h2>

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Control and Protection testing engineer

Location:Perafita, Porto, PortugalJob ID: R0103294Date Posted:2025-09-22Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY PORTUGAL, S.A.Profession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<h2>The Opportunity</h2>We are creating a test field in Perafita with a new team, to receive project for offshore windfarms and other substation automation systems, from local customers and others around the world.&nbsp;We are currently seeking for an engineer specialized in the control &amp; protection area of substation automation that could contribute with a critical analysis during the factory tests and be capable of improving the system in order to deliver quality to our customers.You will be responsible for develop together with the project core team the protection and control concepts for transmission and distribution systems in&nbsp;close collaboration with the customer, and independently manage both internal tests and final customer tests (FAT). With continuous interactions with the engineering and project management team to carry out the testing works effectively.<h2>How you will make an impact </h2><ul><li>Carrying out the testing for the configuration of Protection and Control IEDs for transmission and distribution substations in&nbsp;line&nbsp;with customer specification (main software: PCM600)</li><li>Develop together with the project core team the protection and control concepts for transmission and distribution systems in&nbsp;close collaboration with the customer</li><li>Continuous interactions with the engineering and project management team to carry out the testing works effectively.</li><li>Independently manage both internal tests and final customer tests (FAT)</li><li>Living Hitachi Energy core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.</li></ul><h2>Your background</h2><ul><li>Educational Qualification; Engineering Diploma</li><li>Experience in a control &amp; protection engineer role&nbsp;(preferential)</li><li>Excellent communication skills, customer interface skills multi priority and multi-tasking.</li><li>Analytical and strategic approach</li><li>Proven communication and presentation skills in Portuguese and English.</li><li>Willingness to work in person and to travel in Portugal</li></ul><h2>More about us </h2>We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.Depending on your experience and role level, our benefits include:Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Psychological Assistance, Language Trainings, Coaching &amp; Assessments.<h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2>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.&nbsp;</h2>

Control and Protection testing engineer

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