STEM Global Power+ Graduate Development Program

Location: Remote - England, United Kingdom

Job ID: R

Date Posted:

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: Yes

Job Description

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable energy?

The STEM Global Power+ Graduate Development Program is our flagship early career rotational program . It covers 13 different countries and is still growing (Brazil, Canada, China, India, Italy, Japan, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States, and Vietnam), so you’ll be a member of an expanding global network.

This opportunity exposes high potential graduates to different roles and experiences across various Business Units and Functions in Hitachi Energy. The program offers a unique, learning and career development experience. The program will jumpstart your career with a truly unique journey that will take you across three six-months long rotations (18 months in total). Focused on projects that broaden your skillset, each rotation will be within a different segment of our business, and you will choose each assignment area. You will join us as a full-time employee, and from day one in the program, you will be in the driver’s seat of your own career journey.

Our offering is perfect for you if you are looking to fast-track your leadership potential and gain a well-rounded business acumen that will enable you to step into professional life. The program will begin in September 2027 . The first six-months rotation will be possible in our locations in Birmingham United Kingdom. The second or third rotation may be done abroad, depending on your chosen project and the availability of business opportunities.

Your responsibilities

• Featured Assignments: quality engineering, software engineering, consulting, sales, manufacturing operations, project engineering, project management, R&D, and many more
• Work closely with your rotational managers to achieve all business goals you are expected to deliver.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to create new values.
• Work with exciting technologies in our domain space (e.g; HVDC, transformers, grid protection and control, HV circuit breakers, etc.) and the advancements which we can transfer from other sectors (examples range from plasma physics to software architecture).
• Promote the program internally and externally using your network and available tools and channels.
• Build your leadership potential through commitment to Our Leadership Pillars (inspiring engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion, and trust).
• Cultivate our Diversity 360 mindset and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion into your daily work.

Your background

• Master’s degree in engineering within STEM (Science, Engineering, Technology, Math), completed by September 2027, related degrees - electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, materials science, mechanical engineering, software engineering, industrial engineering, energy systems engineering or a related discipline.
• Permanent authorization to work in United Kingdom (we are unable to offer sponsorship for post-graduate visa holders).
• Excellent performance in English – to be able to communicate with colleagues from across the globe; additional languages are considered as an advantage.
• Strives to achieve and works to high quality standards.
• Analyses information to generate new solutions and ideas.
• Learns quickly, adapts to change.
• Fosters team cohesion, maintains good working relationships.
• Leadership potential and personal ownership.
• Intercultural sensitivity.
• A strong desire to bring your passion and energy to advancing a sustainable energy future for all.

Don’t wait, the energy future starts with you! Join us and shape tomorrow today.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As 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. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi’s Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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