Project Technical Engineer – Primary

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Technical Engineer (Primary) to support the successful execution of high-voltage Air-Insulated Substation (AIS) and Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS) projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV. In this role, you will serve as the technical lead for assigned projects, coordinating engineering activities, driving technical solutions, and ensuring the successful delivery of project requirements from concept through commissioning. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and project stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality, and innovative substation solutions that support the evolving energy landscape.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead primary engineering activities throughout the full lifecycle of AIS and GIS substation projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for customers, project teams, and internal stakeholders regarding primary engineering matters.
• Coordinate engineering efforts across multidisciplinary teams, including Secondary Engineering, Civil Engineering, Installation, and Commissioning.
• Develop innovative, reliable, and cost-effective technical solutions that support project objectives and customer requirements.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with applicable safety standards, quality requirements, contractual obligations, and industry regulations.
• Support installation and commissioning teams during construction and energization activities by providing technical guidance and resolving engineering issues.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineering Managers to identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives, standardization efforts, and process optimization across engineering activities.
• Develop and review base designs, detailed engineering packages, technical specifications, calculations, drawings, and documentation based on customer requirements.
• Lead technical problem-solving efforts and drive the development of solutions for complex engineering challenges.
• Manage engineering schedules and priorities to ensure timely completion of project deliverables.
• Prepare engineering work plans, resource forecasts, and cost estimates while ensuring high-quality project execution.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in electromechanical engineering, preferably within the power transmission, distribution, or substation industry.
• Strong experience developing single-line diagrams, substation layouts, base designs, and detailed engineering packages for various bus configurations.
• In-depth knowledge of substation engineering calculations, including grounding systems, short-circuit force calculations, cable ampacity, cable and conduit schedules, Auxiliary AC/DC systems, and related engineering software tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of NEC, ANSI, IEEE, and other applicable industry standards related to high-voltage AIS and GIS substations.
• Experience supporting EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project execution.
• Proficiency with BIM tools, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), and Revit for 3D modeling and design collaboration.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or the ability to obtain licensure.
• Strong communication, project coordination, and technical leadership skills.
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally as business needs require.
• Must have valid work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. As a Project Technical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering critical power infrastructure projects that help utilities and industries modernize the grid and accelerate the clean energy transition. Join a collaborative global team where innovation, safety, and technical excellence drive meaningful impact.