Hitachi

Technical Lead Engineer

In short

Technical Lead Engineer role at Hitachi Energy in Oslo, leading technical work on Substation Automation Systems (protection and control), including configuration of SCADA/RTU systems, HMI design, testing, and customer contact. The company delivers system solutions to power and grid companies and transport/industry projects in Norway. Requires an electrical engineering background, familiarity with IEC 61850/60870-5-101/104 standards, fluent Norwegian and English, and a class B driving license. Involves some travel and a mandatory background/security check due to critical infrastructure work.

About the role
We are looking for a skilled Technical Lead Engineer for our service deliveries within Substation Automation Systems (SAS), including protection and control systems. We mainly deliver system solutions for power and grid companies as well as for projects within the transport sector and power-intensive industry in Norway.
As Technical Lead Engineer for protection and control systems and substation control systems at Hitachi Energy, you will play an important role in leading the technical work and driving quality, cost control, and ensuring necessary progress. Depending on project size and complexity, you will also participate directly in the engineering work.
Your tasks
•Implementation of technical solutions for digital infrastructure for protection and control systems.
•Configuration of protection and control systems and/or local SCADA systems, such as MicroSCADA and RTU.
•Preparation of HMI interfaces for transformer substations.
•Participation in tests, both internally and at customer sites, and collaboration with test engineers.
•Reporting progress and any deviations to the project manager.
•Assisting with technical clarifications, risk assessments, and improvement work in the project.
•Customer contact in connection with tender work, project meetings, testing, and commissioning.
•Focus on HSE (health, safety and environment).
Your background
•Background as an electrical engineer or vocational college engineer and experience from relevant fields.
•Knowledge of standards such as IEC 61850 and IEC 60870-5-101/104 will be an advantage.
•Experience within protection from power systems and/or experience with SCADA, RTU, LAN networks, and ICT security.
•Fluent in Norwegian and English, both written and spoken.
•Class B driving license.
We offer
Varied and challenging tasks with good opportunities for personal and professional development. You will experience a good and stable work environment where colleagues and managers care, as well as good working time arrangements with flexibility around overtime and time off, and competitive salary conditions.
Some travel during the year is to be expected.
Workplace will be Oslo.
Questions about the position can be directed to Tore Enger: [email protected]
We only process applications registered electronically with relevant attachments.
Hitachi Energy manages critical infrastructure and follows guidelines and statutory security requirements from Norwegian authorities in our hiring processes. We note that in cooperation with CheckIris we carry out background checks on all candidates offered employment at Hitachi Energy Norway, as well as a suitability assessment pursuant to the Energy Act. It is required that the candidate provide relevant information for assessment of the candidate's security suitability, etc.

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