Project Technical Engineering Experienced Professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International working environment

On Job Training

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Project Engineer focused on high voltage engineering across electrical, mechanical, automation and software disciplines.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure complete information, coordinate with customers and suppliers, and uphold safety and contractual requirements, while delivering quality solutions within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Engineering with relevant experience in High Voltage.
• Minimum 5 years in High Voltage Utility/Renewables sector or similar.
• CPENG and/or RPEQ registration or eligibility; proficient in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure engineering is developed with complete information and all multidisciplinary information included.
• Lead development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges.
• Drive completion of all engineering activities on the project.
• Coordinate engineering discipline across several projects.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Design and conduct experiments, analyze data.
• Prepare complete project documents in area of responsibility.
• Act as design authority for a discipline when required.
• Provide cost-effective solutions within budget and contract.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and mitigate risks.
• Create work plans and cost estimates.
• Review and approve scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

English communication

Education

Bachelor engineering degree

CPENG

RPEQ

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Job ID: R0117635

Date Posted: 2026-02-02

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity: Project Engineering focuses on a range of engineering disciplines e.g., electrical, mechanical, chemical, civil, structural, automation and software engineering.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Ensuring that engineering is developed with complete information and/or that all multidisciplinary information has been included.
• Leading development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges.
• Driving completion of all engineering activities on the project.
• Coordinating engineering discipline across several projects.
• Providing technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Designing and conducting experiments, analyzing, and interpreting the data.
• Preparing complete project documents in area of responsibility.
• May act as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completes engineering assignments for that discipline.
• Providing cost effective quality solutions and delivery within budget and contract.
• Ensuring adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks.
• Creating work plans and cost estimates.
• Reviewing and approving scope, budget, and schedule for assignments.
• Interact directly with customers, officials, contractors, and supply chain.

How you’ll make an impact:

You will evaluate, select, and apply standard techniques and procedures to perform engineering assignments, provide technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities, prepare project documentation within one’s scope of deliverables. You will assist in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects/programs (provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc.), assist customers on technical issues, interact with official contacts, contractors, and other staff within his/her scope of deliverables, assist communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings. You will support Contract Managers in issuing claims (new/change in scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.), provide quality solutions as per customer requirements and deliver within budget and contract, ensure adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks. You will evaluate risks and opportunities, strategize mitigation of one’s engineering projects/programs, support the Project Manager in overall project risk and opportunity assessments, and implementation of resulting actions, identify opportunities for repeating and new businesses. You will collaborate with the Supply Chain function to ensure that technical requirements for equipment or services are communicated and agreed on with potential suppliers, provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accept as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services. You will expand one’s network of engineering and technology colleagues within Hitachi Energy and externally, gather and share best practice across different projects and disciplines, use standard processes and tools applicable to one’s area of responsibility, ensure that engineering activities comply with required safety regulations and contractual requirements, report processes and tools inefficiencies and suggests improvements ideas, coordinate work with other discipline and project engineers, technicians and administrative staff and ensure the project follows and complies with company health, safety, environmental and sustainability policies. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• You hold an Engineering degree (Bachelor)with appropriate experience in High Voltage industry.
• Minimum 5years experience in High Voltage Utility/Renewables sector or similar related industry.
• Registered or eligible for CPENG and RPEQ, skilled in MS Word, Excel.
• Proficient in English communication.

Benefits

• Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
• International working environment and empowering working culture.
• On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills.

Inclusive Employment

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

Company Culture

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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