Electrical Project Engineer / Design Engineer

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY is looking for an electrical project engineer to join its stable team of experienced switchgear and control system designers. The work is based in Trutnov, or alternatively Ostrava, and is open to experienced engineers who can work independently as well as electrical engineering graduates who will be trained.

Key responsibilities

• Create project documentation in CAD/CAE and other documents needed for local production of switchgear
• Parameterise programmable controllers using software tools running under Windows
• Design protection systems for low and medium voltage substations

Required profile

• Higher or secondary vocational education in an electrical field; practical experience is an advantage, graduates will be trained
• Knowledge of electrical circuits and circuit diagrams
• Advanced PC skills, with CAD knowledge an advantage
• English at B1/B2 level, as projects serve customers worldwide
• Category B driving licence (occasional travel)
• Independence, technical thinking and methodical approach

What we offer

• Stable, long-term employment in key infrastructure
• Flexible 7.5-hour working day and 5 weeks of holiday
• Subsidised meals in the canteen or meal vouchers worth 110 CZK
• Cafeteria points worth 7,000 CZK per year for education, sport or leisure
• Pension contribution of 2-3% of salary, mobile SIM cards with a discount, bonuses for years of service and retirement benefits