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Project Engineer Electrical Trainee

4/15/2026

The trainee will support customer projects by providing technical input, assisting with product specifications, and participating in equipment testing and commissioning. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure technical coordination and adherence to safety and integrity standards.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future with innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we co-create and build long-term partnerships across the utility, industry, transportation, data centers, and infrastructure sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.
About the Role

Location:

Harjumaa, Harju, Estonia

Job ID:

R0081264

Date Posted:

2025-03-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY ESTONIA AS

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity
We invite you to apply for the role of Electrical Engineering Trainee. In this position, you will gain hands‑on experience in a real engineering environment and support customer projects. You will work in cross‑functional teams and learn how power system solutions are designed, built, and delivered.

You will collaborate with experienced engineers, support sales and project teams, and develop practical engineering skills through real project work.

This is a great opportunity if you want to learn, grow professionally, and gain exposure in an international engineering organization. The traineeship is planned as full‑time during the 3 summer months and part‑time alongside your studies for the following 3 months.

How you’ll make an impact

  • You specify our products and support related technical studies.
  • You assist engineering and sales teams with technical input.
  • You witness equipment testing and take part in commissioning activities.
  • You interact with customers and suppliers when needed.
  • You support technical coordination and problem solving in project teams.
  • You follow safety and integrity standards in all activities.

 
Your background

  • You study or have education in Electric Power Engineering or Engineering Physics.
  • You can simplify complex topics and approach problems creatively.
  • You work in a structured and persistent way.
  • You are comfortable working in an international and multicultural environment.
  • You communicate clearly in English, written and spoken.
  • You are available for a traineeship of six months or longer.

More about us
This is a paid internship based in Ülemiste City, offering a modern office environment and a flexible working model. You will gain hands‑on experience through interesting and challenging tasks, access to learning and development opportunities, sport compensation, and ongoing support throughout your traineeship.

Applications are open until 20th of May. 
Please note that applications sent by email or direct message will not be considered. 

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. 

Key Skills
Electric power engineeringEngineering physicsTechnical studiesEquipment testingCommissioningTechnical coordinationProblem solvingSafety standardsIntegrity standardsCommunicationCross-functional teamwork
Categories
EngineeringEnergyAdministrative
Benefits
Paid internshipModern office environmentFlexible working modelLearning and development opportunitiesSport compensationOngoing support
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