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Location: Zaventem, Flemish Brabant, Belgium Job ID: R0130466 Date Posted: 2026-05-29 Company Name: Hitachi Energy Belgium N.V. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Our Substation Automation Engineering team in Zaventem is growing, and we are looking for an experienced engineer ready to step into a leadership role that combines technical depth with people development. You will lead a team of 7 engineers, helping them grow professionally while ensuring high-quality delivery on complex substation automation projects. Your work sits at the intersection of engineering excellence and team empowerment — you will be the person your team looks to for guidance, and the person management looks to for results. This is a role for someone who genuinely enjoys developing people as much as solving technical problems. You will collaborate closely with peer engineering groups and contribute to the strategic direction of the broader Engineering department. If you are motivated by building great teams and delivering solutions that matter for the energy transition, this is your opportunity. How you'll make an impact Lead and motivate a team of 7 Substation Automation engineers through clear objectives and day-to-day coaching. Plan shifts and capacity across your team, factoring in global resource needs. Monitor and ensure the quality and correctness of your team's project deliverables. Support both your engineers and cross-functional project teams on Substation Automation topics. Drive personnel development to build, expand, and retain technical know-how within the team. Continuously improve engineering processes in close collaboration with other engineering groups to raise productivity and quality. Actively contribute to the Engineering management team, including cost center budgeting and definition of strategic and operational goals. Your background University degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. Minimum 5 years of experience in Substation Automation, SCADA, or Control & Protection. Previous experience in a leadership role — as Team Manager, Project Manager, or Lead Engineer — is a strong advantage. Experience managing or facilitating change in a technical environment is a plus. Fluency in Dutch and English, both written and spoken; French is a plus. Skilled at coaching and developing people, with a collaborative mindset across local and global teams. More about us We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us — in work and out. Hitachi Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Qualified 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 a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This 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. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.