Company: Hitachi Vantara Corporation
Location: Birmingham
Posted: April 17th, 2026
Description
The Opportunity
This opportunity will be ideal for anyone with a passion and desire to deliver within applications engineering, we are looking for someone with an eye for detail and able to prepare documentation and diagrams.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading and delivering design for protection and control system and associated auxiliary system at Transmission and Distribution levels.
You will be respected internally for your technical skills and your ability to deliver what our clients require, on time and on budget. You will be able to confidently deliver packages of work in the field of Secondary Engineering.
Please note you will be required to be onsite at our central Birmingham office 2/3 days per week. Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
How you’ll make an impact
To design check & approve P&C schemes in accordance with established standards such as ISO 9001, TPs, NGTs, ESIs, BS, IEC Standards, etc.
Provide technical support, Work Breakdown Structures for tendering.
Work in line with project programs and create regular updates.
Enable effective project delivery by assisting with preparation of Design Intent Documents, Tech Specs for Plant and P&C equipment, Schematic Diagrams, LVAC & battery sizing, cable sizing & settings, Approving WDs, cable schedules, core sheets, etc.
On a BIM project assume the role of ‘Task Information Manager/Task Team Interface Manager or Task Team Manager’ (as required), for all detailed roles and responsibilities see the BIM Manual.
Able to directly liaise with clients in a confident manner and lead meetings with clients
An ability to deliver technically excellent engineering designs and consultancy services
Independently carry out design and review on Projects
Your Background
Minimum qualification of HNC/HND in the related engineering field and 5 years of applicable experience or minimum of 9 years’ experience in lieu of HNC / HND.
Proven knowledge of Transmission or Distribution practices (400kV to 11 kV)
Good teamwork, Analytical and communication skills
Ability in working to tight deadlines and working in high pressurised environments
Working knowledge of Windows and MS Office, Autocad.
Electricity supply industry experience
Understanding / Knowledge of Distribution Network Operator / National Grid etc. standards and drawing practices.
At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition acrosscurrent and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.