Project Engineering Senior

Hitachi; Guarulhos; Hybrid; BRL 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY BRASIL LTDA. in Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil, seeks a project manager/technical lead to drive complex engineering initiatives and lead multidisciplinary teams.

The role emphasizes planning, execution, and coordination with clients, with a hybrid work model requiring two days in the office per week. English, Spanish, and Portuguese fluency is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Proven experience providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams in complex engineering projects.
• Experience in the implementation of substation control systems.
• Background in project planning, schedule management, and cost control.
• Experience with SCADA systems, preferably including EMS (Energy Management Systems) and ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems).
• Advanced proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
• Hybrid work model, with 2 days per week based in the office.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in project planning, execution, monitoring, and project delivery activities.
• Coordinate project team onboarding, define project requirements, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders.
• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide project status updates, risks, and issues to the Project Manager.
• Lead key project milestones, including Kickoff Meetings, FAT, SAT, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare, maintain, approve, and deliver project documentation, including as-built records, handover documentation, and lessons learned.
• Ensure project execution complies with organizational processes, quality standards, and the Code of Conduct.
• Mentor Technical Leads, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of organizational best practices.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project planning

Schedule management

Cost control

SCADA systems

EMS

ADMS

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

EMS

ADMS

Job description

Location:

Guarulhos, São Paulo, Brazil

Job ID:

R0141189

Date Posted:

2026-09-08

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY BRASIL LTDA.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

The project manager has formal accountability for the project’s success. A Technical Lead is a delegate of the project manager with operational responsibility for conducting project activities toward successful project delivery. The Security Lead has the delegated power to undertake decisions related to project activities, organization and execution.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Support the Project Manager in project planning, execution, monitoring, and project delivery activities.

• Coordinate project team onboarding, define project requirements, and ensure effective communication among stakeholders.

• Maintain regular communication with clients and provide project status updates, risks, and issues to the Project Manager.

• Lead key project milestones, including Kickoff Meetings, FAT, SAT, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

• Prepare, maintain, approve, and deliver project documentation, including as-built records, handover documentation, and lessons learned.

• Ensure project execution complies with organizational processes, quality standards, and the Code of Conduct.

• Mentor Technical Leads, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to the development of organizational best practices.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

• Proven experience providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams in complex engineering projects.

• Experience in the implementation of substation control systems.

• Background in project planning, schedule management, and cost control.

• Experience with SCADA systems, preferably including EMS (Energy Management Systems) and ADMS (Advanced Distribution Management Systems).

• Advanced proficiency in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

• Hybrid work model, with 2 days per week based in the office.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.