Project Engineer

Hitachi Energy

City of Brisbane

On-site

AUD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Hitachi Energy Australia is seeking a Project Engineer to lead engineering delivery for High Voltage Substation and Renewable Energy projects across Australia and New Zealand. You will coordinate design through commissioning, ensuring safety, timeliness and quality.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Electrical engineering, 5+ years in HV/Utilities or renewables, and is working towards CPEng. Strong stakeholder management and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical preferred).
5+ years' experience in High Voltage, Utilities, Renewables, Transmission, Distribution, or related industries.
Eligible for or working towards CPEng registration.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate engineering activities across project lifecycles.
Deliver technical solutions for High Voltage and utility-scale renewable energy projects.
Support testing, installation, commissioning, and project execution activities.
Collaborate with suppliers and supply chain teams to ensure technical requirements are met.
Contribute to project planning, risk assessments, and contract management activities.
Assist with customer engagement and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.
Drive continuous improvement and share engineering best practices across the business.
Champion our commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical preferred)

Job description

Shape the future of Australia's energy infrastructure
At Hitachi Energy, we're enabling a sustainable energy future through innovative power and grid solutions. As demand for renewable energy and grid modernization accelerates, we're looking for an experienced Project Engineer t to join our growing team and help deliver critical High Voltage Substation and Renewable Energy projects across Australia and New Zealand.

About The Role

As a Project Engineer, you'll play a key role in the engineering delivery of complex projects, working closely with customers, project managers, suppliers, contractors, and technical specialists. You'll coordinate engineering activities from design through commissioning, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

How You'll Make An Impact

Lead and coordinate engineering activities across project lifecycles.
Deliver technical solutions for High Voltage and utility-scale renewable energy projects.
Support testing, installation, commissioning, and project execution activities.
Collaborate with suppliers and supply chain teams to ensure technical requirements are met.
Contribute to project planning, risk assessments, and contract management activities.
Assist with customer engagement and provide technical guidance throughout project delivery.
Drive continuous improvement and share engineering best practices across the business.
Champion our commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Your Background

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical preferred).
Approximately 5+ years' experience within High Voltage, Utilities, Renewables, Transmission, Distribution, or related industries.
Eligible for or working towards CPEng registration.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
Experience participating in multidisciplinary project teams.
Passion for delivering quality engineering outcomes and solving complex technical challenges.

Why Hitachi Energy?