Substation Automation Engineering & Commissioning

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The Opportunity

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Engineering and Commissioning Engineer to join our team at Hitachi Energy.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute to the development, engineering and commissioning, and support of HV substation automation systems, including SCADA and protection relays.

 You will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of engineering projects, supporting customers, and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Apply standard engineering techniques to support testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Contribute to planning and execution of commissioning strategies and documentation.
• Participate in internal project reviews and represent the commissioning function in design and risk meetings.
• Support project managers in contract management, including claims and risk assessments.
• Prepare technical documentation and assist in sales proposals and presentations.
• Coordinate site activities to ensure customer acceptance and certification.
• Collaborate with supply chain teams to evaluate and approve technical solutions from suppliers.
• Coach junior engineers and share technical knowledge through presentations and training.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain and calibrate testing equipment and support clients with technical issues and training.

Your Background

• University degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in commissioning and servicing HV/MV secondary equipment (protection relays, SCADA).
• Experience in electrical substation design and testing procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, and technical reporting skills.
• Clean driving license and willingness to travel frequently within the country.
• Native Romanian speaker with good English proficiency.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and self-organization skills.
• Responsible, independent, and committed to continuous improvement.

About us

We’ll support, encourage, and guide you to reach your career goals through our active development and training programs.

Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others in the team.

Bring your energy and plug into a team that will power your career while powering good for sustainable energy.

Culture focused on cooperation.

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact.

Wide range of benefits:

• Company car
• Short Fridays = 6 hours (8.5 hours/day from Monday to Thursday)
• Work in hybrid model
• 5 weeks of vacation per year
• Meal tickets
• Medical subscription
• Life insurance
• 3rd pillar pension

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.