Secondary Application Engineer at Hitachi

Stone, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Application Engineering, Design Engineering, Project Management, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Risk Management, Technical Specifications, Circuit Engineering, Cable Loading, Wiring Diagrams, Commercial Awareness, Problem Solving, Customer Liaison, Safety Standards, UK National Grid CDAE Accreditation

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Job ID: R0099150 Date Posted: 2025-07-14 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity to join our Grid Automation business as a Secondary Applications Engineer, you’ll be responsible for detailed electrical application engineering design for medium to high complexity projects for Grid Automation P&C team. Coordinate engineering assignments within the entire value chain efficiently, time and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specification, quality standards and safety requirements. You’ll be focused on value engineering, ensuring full consultation with all design stakeholders, adhere to engineering time estimates, forecasts and reporting deadlines within the role of secondary application engineer, support others to meet their project timescales and enact the legislative duties of a designer and develop designs which eliminate and reduce risks to health, safety and the environment. How you’ll make an impact: To act as a technical specialist for Application / Circuit Engineering within the team. To develop technical specifications for Plant items such as CT’s, VT’s, Circuit Breakers, auxiliary supply boards and Protection & Control Equipment Input into design review meetings and design risk registers Calculate Cable, Battery and LVAC loading requirements Provide support during the production of Wiring Diagrams, Cable Schedules, core sheets and other general interfacing diagrams. Assist in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects/programs (provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc.) Commercial awareness and support project management in issuing claims (new/change in scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.) Provide regular project updates, attend technical review meetings and report progress to the project and line management and directly liaise and resolve any customer and internal technical issue. Background: HNC / HND in Electrical engineering Minimum 5 years’ experience within the Electrical Industry and in a similar role Strong design capability and experience in the secondary application engineering discipline of Power System. Strong coordination and teamwork skills. Excellent communication skills with both internal and external teams and customers. UK National Grid CDAE Accreditation Understanding of UK electricity industry standards Valid UK Driving License What We Offer: Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Career Growth: Enjoy excellent career opportunities in a global company that supports your professional development. Supportive Team: Be part of a team with inspiring colleagues who collaborate and support each other. Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements. Competitive Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and pension plan. More about us Bring your very own sense of pride and purpose as you help us drive forward the Fourth Industrial Revolution – creating a sustainable future for our planet, and your career. Join Hitachi and harness the power of our diverse global network, as you collaborate with and learn from our world-class teams. Hitachi Energy complementary strengths, we plan to form a new and stronger global leader in the power sector. Hitachi Energy will have more than 230 years of combined heritage and experience. Join us on this exciting journey. Talent Partner , Dianne Cooper - Dianne.cooper@hitachienergy.com will answer your questions on the position. Would you like to help us develop the technology of tomorrow? Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t delay – apply today! 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. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Responsibilities

The Secondary Applications Engineer will be responsible for detailed electrical application engineering design for medium to high complexity projects. This includes coordinating engineering assignments efficiently and ensuring compliance with contract specifications and safety requirements.