Senior Project Engineer-Electrical

The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy youll help modernize and decarbonize the worlds power systemsmaking electricity more reliable resilient and accessible. As a Project Engineer focused on auxiliary power systems for HVDC converter stations youll own the technical backbone that keeps stations safe energized and ready for real-world demand. From auxiliary transformers and MV/LV switchgear to UPS batteries diesel generation cable systems and grounding/EMC youll shape designs that move from schematics to energized assets with precision.

Youll collaborate across disciplinescivil mechanical electrical controlsand partner closely with customers suppliers and construction teams to deliver fit-for-purpose solutions. Every day brings variety: developing specs and sizing calculations creating single-line diagrams and cable schedules reviewing vendor data guiding installation and commissioning and using structured problem-solving to drive quality improvements.

How youll make an impact

• Design auxiliary power systems for HVDC converter stations end-to-end.

• Specify and size auxiliary transformers MV/LV switchgear UPS batteries diesel gensets and cables.

• Produce single-line diagrams cable schedules equipment layouts and grounding/EMC instructions.

• Lead technical discussions with customers suppliers and multi-disciplinary internal teams.

• Review and integrate vendor documentation with civil mechanical and system designs.

• Perform load flow short-circuit and selectivity studies for auxiliary networks.

• Support site engineering FAT installation supervision and commissioning with strong HSE focus.

• Identify risks and opportunities; drive structured corrective actions using Lean and Six Sigma tools.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelors degree in engineering and minimum of 8 years of related experience with 5 years experience within auxiliary power system design installation and commissioning.

• Experience in design preparation and review of indoor/outdoor electrical equipment layouts and cable routing for substations and utilities.

• Experience in design preparation and review of sizing calculations and design documents for auxiliary equipment.

• Professional engineering competence. . designation is much preferred.

• Strong team collaboration skills.

• Willingness to travel as needed 20% and more.

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits Io support your financial physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us in work and out.
For this role depending on grade and experience. we offer the following employee benefits (subject Io the respective plan rules):
Health Care (medical dental vision etc.)
Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution Life/AD& D Insurance disability insurance)
Family Care: Life and Family (Legal pet auto home identity theft etc.) special needs support and adoption assistance
Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA Military Service Leave Maternal Paternal adoption vacation and holiday).
Employee Engagement and Development Employee Resource Groups (depending on location) tuition reimbursement program on-demand learning platforms.