.System Design Engineer

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Location

Madrid, Spain

Job ID

R0101204

Date Posted

2026-04-16

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY SPAIN, S.A.U.

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are building and expanding our ES Regional Office (ESOPC) in Madrid, Spain, within the Grid & Power Quality Solutions business in Europe (HBUEU).To strengthen our team, we are looking for an experienced Senior System Engineer with strong background in power electronics, power systems and system simulations.

If you want to work at the forefront of energy technology in a motivated, general engineering environment, this role is for you.

At our competence center “Power Converter Solutions”, we have a leading position in the development, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of high-power electronic converters mainly for STATCOM and rail power supply systems.

We also provide solutions for hydro pump stations and grid interties.

With the help of our highly efficient converters, we contribute to the integration of renewable energies into the electrical grid of tomorrow, while also increasing the overall system efficiency.

How you’ll make an impact

Design power electronic converter systems including Static Frequency Converters (SFC), Static Compensators (STATCOMs), etc., from sales and tendering phase to project execution,



including occasional customer and site visits

Own the system engineering scope throughout project execution, in close collaboration with Sales, other Engineering departments, Project Management, and Service

Perform system design tasks such as simulations (e.g., harmonics, transients), performance calculations, component specifications for sub-suppliers, control and protection definitions, and documentation of design activities

Ensure compliance with applicable standards, customer specifications and grid codes

Identify risks and opportunities, proposing effective mitigation measures

Work closely with R&D; teams on system design and modeling of converter systems

Define and evaluate on-site performance measurements

Contribute to the continuous development of engineering processes by sharing knowledge, participating in conferences xqbhyrx and committees

Your background

*** Master’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent, with a focus on Power Systems and Power Electronics, combined with solid knowledge in power electronics and/or power systems with relevant experience in the industry

Experience in hydropower or railway sector is a strong plus

Experience in Matlab/Simulink is a plus

Relevant experience in power electronics and power system simulations

Eagerness to take responsibility for deliverables, both internally and externally towards customers and sub-suppliers

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a dynamic and multicultural environment

Curiosity and drive for continuous development in both short and long term

Fluent in English; German or additional languages are an advantage

Willingness to travel globally (

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