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Hitachi Energy Finland Oy

Deadline Nov 30

Secondary Engineer

Posted Oct 7 (18 days ago) · Last updated Oct 25

Key facts

Secondary Engineer in Vaasa, designing substation systems; electrical engineering degree and English required.

How this salary compares

Estimated €2,240 - €2,70921% below this company
This salary is competitive with the market medianBased on 584 job postings
Monthly salary comparison for Secondary Engineer
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
this company€2,000 per month€2,475 per month€3,324 per month
This offer€2,240 per month€2,475 per month€2,709 per month

Estimated from 584 comparable listings

Est. take-home €1,897 - €2,188

Where and how
VaasaOnsiteMid-Level
Languages required
Finnish, English, Swedish
Best guess: Energiateollisuuden ylempien toimihenkilöiden työehtosopimus collective agreement, inferred from this employer's industry and the role; could be a different one.
The employer operates in energy, and the engineering role may fall under the energy-sector agreement for senior salaried employees.
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Original job ad

As published by Hitachi Energy Finland Oy

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At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility. Join Our Team! The Opportunity We are offering a position as a Secondary Engineer at Hitachi Energy, Grid Integration business. This role will be in Vaasa, where we have the team and an office. The business unit designs and delivers complete substations for distribution and transmission grids. We are offering an interesting position in an international project environment and various development possibilities in the areas of design and engineering, research, and development. Because each project is different, your responsibilities will range widely and may include managing all aspects of secondary design from initial planning to final delivery. Daily responsibilities include preparing design drawings, drafting essential construction documents, conducting engineering calculations, and overseeing commissioning processes. At Hitachi Energy, you will have the opportunity to apply your design expertise across diverse projects, both domestically in Finland and internationally. How You'll Make an Impact - Prepare and review substation documentations, for example, single line diagram, protection diagrams, interlocking diagrams, AC and DC drawings, calculations, control and protection panel drawings, IED configurations, cabling and bills of materials. - Provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accepts as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services. - Provide technical support during pre-FAT and FAT stage, handling installation and commissioning activities. Prepare project documentation within one's scope of deliverables. - Participate in testing and commissioning. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project manager, design (Lead, Primary, Civil and commissioning), planner, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless project integration and successful outcomes in international project environment. - Drive a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation, and encouraging employee involvement in problem-solving and process enhancement. - Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business. Your background - B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering. - Proficiency in both spoken and written English and Finnish or Swedish. - Demonstrated proactivity, results orientation, strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities. - Willingness to participate in international projects. - Willingness to travel up to 20%, both domestically and internationally. - Previous experience in engineering work related to high and medium voltage substations is considered an asset. - Experience in design software such as E3, AutoCAD, PCM600 is considered as an advantage. - Understanding of substation control and protection systems is also considered beneficial. Apply for the position by November 30, 2026. Please note that we will initiate interviews as candidates apply and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate is found. For more information about this role, please contact Jonas Lundvik, Engineering Manager, at +358 50 5361978.

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About the role

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Requirements

  • B.Sc. or M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English and Finnish or Swedish
  • Proactivity and results orientation
  • Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities
  • Willingness to participate in international projects
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
  • High- and medium-voltage substation engineering experience is an asset
  • E3, AutoCAD, or PCM600 experience is an advantage
  • Understanding of substation control and protection systems is beneficial

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review substation documentation and design drawings
  • Perform engineering calculations and prepare construction documents
  • Evaluate supplier proposals and supplied equipment or services
  • Support pre-FAT and FAT activities
  • Prepare project documentation within assigned deliverables
  • Participate in testing, installation, and commissioning
  • Collaborate with project, design, planning, quality, and supply-chain teams
  • Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and employee involvement

Skills & technologies

Substation Secondary DesignElectrical Engineering CalculationsSubstation DocumentationSupplier Technical EvaluationTesting And CommissioningE3AutoCADPCM600Substation Control And Protection Systems

Benefits & perks

Recruitment process

  1. Interviews begin as applications are received
  2. The position will be filled when a suitable candidate is found

About Hitachi Energy Finland Oy

Financial overview
€289.5M
Revenue
€55.1M
Profit
19.0%
Profit margin
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About the employer

Hitachi Energy is a global electrification company and part of the Hitachi Group. Its technologies serve utilities, industry, data centers, and transportation. The company states that it operates in over 140 countries, employs over 56,000 people in 60 countries, and generates around USD 20 billion in revenue.

Core values
SafetyIntegrityInclusionInnovationCollaboration

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