Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.

Engineer

Salary Not Specified

Hitachi Energy Ltd., Birmingham

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 18 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: b66d4c64edc4433eb560b880a7386d6a

Full Job Description

Do you want to enable green energy transition, and together with colleagues build customized embedded control systems consisting of both software and hardware to meet our customers' and the world's needs for sustainable, flexible and secure energy?

The HVDC market for large scale offshore wind is booming as an enabler in the energy transitions. In these projects, we have a larger scope of automation systems compared to on shore HVDC. To meet these requirements, we are forming a new and dedicated engineering department with a focus on Automation; overall SCADA and HMI systems, IT/OT infrastructure, cyber security, and telecom systems. We are looking for people with long experience in industrial or electrical automation systems, both managers, specialists, and engineers to work on tenders and projects together with our external sub-supplier partners.

As a Senior Engineer, you will be technically responsible primarily for network and cyber Security in our SCADA, network and IT/OT solutions defined in tender and execution projects.

Our delivery model is to use external partners for the major part meaning your role will be mainly to guide, specify and review our partners' work and ensure it fits into the overall solution.,

  • You will be technically responsible for the SCADA, Network and Cyber Security solutions for our deliveries.

  • Key in this role is collaboration skills working in overall tender and project teams and together with our customers and partners.

  • Lead the design and technical solutions based on industry best practices, ensure a high level of base solutions and re-use between projects is achieved.

  • Technical risks and associated mitigative actions is a key part of your work to ensure a final result meeting as per the contractual requirements.

  • You ensure that specifications and guidelines are developed and used by our partners that make the projects well defined and allow for clear change handling

  • You are eager to learn and implement experiences from other as well as your work and has a mindset towards continuous improvement.

    You have 5+ years of experience working in the field of SCADA, Networking and Cyber Security.

  • Involved in both engineering and commissioning activities in previous roles


  • You have experience in Hitachi's product portfolio but it is a merit is if you have worked with competitor products

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English and comfortable in customer discussions.

  • Experience with network equipment (firewalls, switches, GPS clocks) and redundant network designs and protocols

  • Experience with Microsoft client- and server operating systems (virtual and bare metal) from legacy to current generations.

  • Experience with Active Directory and the different roles, integration with third-party devices and appliances.

  • Experience with databases and high-availability solutions.

  • Experience with scripting languages and automation technologies.

  • Experience with port-, vulnerability-, and malware scanners, able to digest and communicate the output.

  • You are a good communicator as your role has technical interactions with several partners, internal and external.

  • You have a Bachelor of Engineering, M.Sc. in Electrical engineering, Computer Science or another relevant area

    At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation, Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world's energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 40,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com