Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer
We are convinced that HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) technology, solutions for energy transfer
with direct current at high voltages, is a long-term sustainable solution. The technology is used for energy transmission over long distances and to connect electricity networks with minimal losses. In addition to energy transfer, HVDC technology also alleviates electricity quality problems and can contribute to the stabilization of connected power grids. For offshore wind power or long-distance underwater transmissions, direct current is the only realistic energy transmission alternative.
In this role as Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer at HVDC, you will the technical responsible for definition, costing and delivery of AC Protection and Control solutions in tender work as well as in execution projects. Detailed design and manufacturing will be sourced to sub-suppliers.
Location: Glasgow Office (Preferred) and Birmingham can also be considered
Working Pattern: Hybrid, 3 days office / 2 days home
How you'll make an impact:
- Translate customer specifications and protection schemes into conceptual design, and formulating clear requirements to our sub-suppliers.
- Evaluate sub-supplier quotes based on the specified requirements and future design.
- Continuously monitor the design and manufacturing process, as well as leading the design team in the dialogue with our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Review of detailed protection panel design, including interfaces to main components as and intercommunication links.
- Ensure compatibility between functional requirements, panel design, relay configuration and settings prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- Review suppliers test program and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- Remotely assist installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as needed.
Your Background
- Translate customer specifications and protection schemes into conceptual design, and formulating clear requirements to our sub-suppliers.
- Evaluate sub-supplier quotes based on the specified requirements and future design.
- Continuously monitor the design and manufacturing process, as well as leading the design team in the dialogue with our customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Review of detailed protection panel design, including interfaces to main components as and intercommunication links.
- Ensure compatibility between functional requirements, panel design, relay configuration and settings prior to Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- Review suppliers test program and supervise Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
- Remotely assist installation and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) as needed.
More about us
We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefits offering for our roles generally includes:
- Generous annual leave plus public holidays
- Enhanced pension plan with competitive employer contributions
- Private healthcare for our employees
- Health screening program and Dental Plan
- Maternity, paternity, parental leave
- Critical illness plan, Life insurance and income protection
- Fitness & health benefits (access to gyms, studios, on-demand exercise classes and library of wellness apps)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Performance-based rewards and recognition
Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom;
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Work arrangement Hybrid
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-10-19
Reference number R0147736
About Hitachi Energy
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.
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Senior AC Protection and Control Lead Engineer in Glasgow employer: Hitachi Energy Ltd.
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