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Then, we have following a great opportunity for you within our operating unit for Substation Automation systems!\nWe are currently seeking an enthusiastic, flexible and curious project engineer to strengthen our innovative engineering team, that is specialized in the control & protection area of substation automation projects.\nAs a project engineer, you will be responsible for the successful execution of the control & protection scope (i.e. hardware engineering, software engineering and/or testing) of our substation automation projects globally. Within those projects, you will be working closely together with the project manager, the SCADA engineer and the customer in successfully delivering those projects.\nYou will be part of a large world-class engineering community within our Hub Europe organization, surrounded by colleagues with many years of expertise and knowhow on executing large and complex substation automation projects globally. Truly a great working environment to learn, to develop and to contribute to our company’s vision of advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure!\nHow you will make an impact\nCarrying out the testing & commissioning for the configuration of Protection and Control IEDs for transmission and distribution substations in line with customer specification (main software: PCM600) \nDevelop together with the project core team the protection and control concepts for transmission and distribution systems in close collaboration with the customer \nContinuous interactions with the engineering and project management team to carry out the site works effectively.\nObtaining approvals from utilities for commissioning activities of protection systems main and back up relays including scheme testing\nLiving Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business\nYour background:\nEducational Qualification; Engineering Diploma\nProven experience in a control & protection engineer role , at least 5 years of experience\nExcellent communication skills, customer interface skills multi priority and multi-tasking.\nAnalytical and strategic approach\nProven communication and presentation skills in Portuguese and English.\nWillingness to travel in Portugal\nMore about us\nWe 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 work place where personal and organizational success grow together.\nThe final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.\nOur benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:\nCompetitive salary and incentives\nWell-being and care \nPaid and unpaid leave\nFlexible work options \nBenefits that support your financial security\nYou will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs 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. 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