Are you ready to shape the future of energy?
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. 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.
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




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 and committees
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 Matlab/Simulink is a plus
Relevant experience in power electronics and power system simulations
Curiosity and drive for continuous development in both short and long term
Fluent in English; German or additional languages are an advantage
Flexible Working
Language trainings
We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.
With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

📌 Design Systems Engineer (Madrid)
🏢 Hitachi Abb Power Grids
📍 Madrid