Lead HV Electrical Project Engineer

Hitachi Rail Limited; Victoria; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Victoria, Australia, is seeking an electrical engineering leader to deliver high-quality HV solutions across complex projects. You will provide technical leadership, engage customers, manage risk, and support project delivery while upholding safety, quality, and commercial objectives.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate design, testing, commissioning, and site installation; develop plans and budgets; and collaborate with supply chain to define technical requirements and

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HV equipment, substations, and project delivery.
• Experience in electrical design, design coordination, SiD, constructability reviews, testing, commissioning, QA.
• Strong knowledge of AS and IEC standards.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical engineering activities across multiple projects, including design, review, testing, commissioning, drafting support, and site installation.
• Provide specialist technical expertise to resolve complex engineering and quality issues for customers, project teams, and facilities.
• Support proposals and tenders with BOMs, estimates, and technical docs.
• Collaborate with Contract Managers on scope variations, risk, and contract compliance.

Skills

Electrical design

HV Substations

Project leadership

Risk management

Customer engagement

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Victoria, Australia, is seeking an electrical engineering leader to deliver high-quality HV solutions across complex projects. You will provide technical leadership, engage customers, manage risk, and support project delivery while upholding safety, quality, and commercial objectives.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate design, testing, commissioning, and site installation; develop plans and budgets; and collaborate with supply chain to define technical requirements and