The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we are establishing and developing an Operation Center of Excellence in Madrid, Spain (ESOPC) within the Grid Integration business in Europe (HBUEU).

As a MEP Engineer - Building Services Engineering in the Grid Integration business at Hitachi Energy, you will be responsible for the design and planning of complete building services engineering systems. In this role, you will develop solutions alongside customers and internal and external partners, delivering them as part of international project teams. You will participate in factory acceptance tests and take ownership of the budgets and schedules within your assigned disciplines.

The projects are primarily focused on grid stability and power transmission across Europe. The role spans three key areas:

- Lighting, electrical installations, and electrical safety systems
- Fire protection and firefighting systems
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)

How You Will Make An Impact

- Prepare concepts, proposals, and inquiry documents for building services engineering systems across the following areas:
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems
- Lighting, electrical installations, access control, and surveillance systems
- Fire suppression, fire protection, and fire alarm systems

- Manage assigned disciplines within projects, including budget and schedule responsibilities
- Engage, coordinate, and oversee external planners, specialist consultants, and suppliers from the proposal phase through final site acceptance




- Integrate building services disciplines into the overall project, including interface management, planning, and BIM-based coordination
- Facilitate meetings and coordinate activities with customers, partners, and site teams
- Conduct factory acceptance tests (FATs) and site acceptance tests together with customers and suppliers
- Continuously expand technical expertise and stay informed about emerging technologies and industry developments
- Contribute to engineering and planning activities from concept development through detailed design
- Review designs for feasibility, compliance, and optimization opportunities
- Support project acquisition, technical bid preparation, and cost estimation activities

Your background

- Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in building services engineering within one or more of the following areas:
- Lighting and surveillance systems
- Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
- Fire suppression, fire protection, and fire alarm systems

- Strong technical knowledge and a proactive, solution-oriented approach
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills




- Professional proficiency in English; German is an advantage
- Experience with relevant engineering and design tools, such as Revit, BIM, ACC, Relux, or similar software
- Understanding of applicable standards, codes, and regulations
- Structured, organized, and results-driven way of working

More about us

A holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental well-being and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

- Annual Incentive Plan
- Flexible Working
- Meal Allowance
- Life Insurance
- Medical Check-up
- Psychological assistance
- Language training
- Coaching & Assessments

We are a integral 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.

📌 MEP Engineer | Madrid, Spain
🏢 Hitachi Energy
📍 Madrid