Project Technical Engineer

The opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Project Technical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks in projects and tenders typically under the supervision of an experienced senior engineer.

• Studying tender documents, preparation of clarifications and technical proposals in coordination with other stakeholders.
• Studying the technical specifications of a project or tender and translating the requirements into design, bill of materials, datasheets, request for supplier quotations as applicable.
• Applying domain technical knowledge for developing, verifying and optimizing technical solutions for projects and tenders while working with relevant stakeholders.
• Preparing and reviewing design calculations, studies, drawings, bill of materials for own field of work and providing inputs/receiving inputs from other internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitoring and contributing to the progress of design by following up and resolving issues.
• Acting as an interface between customers and other stakeholders on technical matters and handling customer queries and responses.
• Interacting with suppliers and partners to ensure progress as per schedule, design deliverables, etc. Verifying supplier documents for technical correctness and compliance with customer requirements.
• Coordinating with the site team for technical matters during installation & commissioning, providing guidance and resolving technical issues.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

• A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from a reputed institute.
• Master’s Degree in power systems or power electronics could be an added advantage.
• Fresher or 1–2 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Understanding power systems, high voltage engineering, reactive power compensation, power electronics, protection relaying and control systems.
• General understanding of substation and transmission networks, power generation, renewables, microgrids, battery energy storage and substation automation and cyber security.
• Experience in relevant design or study software will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through 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 decarbonising the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.