Project Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Technical Project Engineer who wants to start a career in engineering project delivery and work alongside experienced engineers in a global and technology-driven environment. In this role, you will support engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and design to testing, installation, and commissioning. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or an early-career professional who is eager to develop technical expertise, gain hands-on project experience, and grow within Hitachi Energy.

Your responsibilities

• Support engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that engineering deliverables are developed with complete and accurate information
• Participate in the design, testing, and verification of substation automation and control system solutions
• Focus on testing HMI and SCADA applications, including solutions based on MicroSCADA and similar platforms
• Support commissioning activities, both remotely and on-site when required
• Perform verification of control systems, communication networks, and operator interfaces in test environments and project deliveries
• Develop and execute manual and automated test programs
• Coordinate and follow up engineering activities across disciplines to support successful project execution
• Contribute to project planning, risk assessments, and resource coordination
• Support the preparation and maintenance of project documentation, technical reports, and engineering deliverables
• Help ensure adherence to safety standards and support risk mitigation activities
• Collaborate with customers, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to achieve project objectives
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the development of engineering processes and best practices

Your background

• You hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or another relevant technical field
• You are at the beginning of your career or have up to 3 years of relevant work experience
• Experience, academic exposure, or a strong interest in substation automation engineering, station control systems, or SCADA solutions is highly valued
• Knowledge of IEC 61850 and industrial communication protocols is considered a strong advantage
• Background in Electrical Control Systems and SCADA/DCS systems is meritorious
• Experience or interest in control systems, OT network configuration, and operator interface design is required
• Knowledge of scripting/programming and tools such as Azure DevOps is considered an advantage