Control and Protection Testing Engineer - Entry level

Location:

Perafita, Porto, Portugal

Job ID:

R0109490

Date Posted:

2026-03-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY PORTUGAL, S.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity
 

Help us shape a smarter, greener, and stronger electrical grid!

Are you ready to be part of a collaborative, innovative, and purpose-driven engineering team? At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for a Control and Protection Testing Engineer to join our Substation Automation Systems unit.

How you will make an impact 

• Carrying out the testing for the configuration of Protection and Control IEDs for transmission and distribution substations in line with customer specification (main software: PCM600)

• Develop together with the project core team the protection and control concepts for transmission and distribution systems in close collaboration with the customer

• Continuous interactions with the engineering and project management team to carry out the testing works effectively.

• Independently manage both internal tests and final customer tests (FAT)

• Living Hitachi Energy core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Educational Qualification; Engineering Diploma

• Experience in a control & protection engineer role (preferential)

• Excellent communication skills, customer interface skills multi priority and multi-tasking.

• Analytical and strategic approach

• Proven communication and presentation skills in Portuguese and English.

• Willingness to work in person and to travel in Portugal

• Team player, but able to work independently and under pressure

More about us 

We offer a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing, as well as your personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out.

Depending on your experience and role level, our benefits include:

Annual Incentive Plan, Flexible Working, Meal Allowance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Psychological Assistance, Language Trainings, Coaching & Assessments.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of the energy transition!

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