Project Technical Engineering Senior Professional

Hitachi, Ltd.; Santiago; On-site; CLP 18,000,000 - 32,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. in Chile seeks a Senior Engineering Leader to provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle, from concept through delivery. You will work with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure technical excellence and successful project outcomes.

The role emphasizes mentoring, strategic input on future roadmaps, and strict adherence to industry standards, with opportunities to influence global engineering solutions in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in technical leadership within project-based environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities across complex engineering challenges.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle from concept to delivery.
• Develop and review technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Identify risks and implement effective technical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers.
• Mentor and support development of junior engineers.
• Evaluate new technologies and support innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to technical strategies and future project roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Skills

Technical leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our engineering team and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex technical projects. In this position, you will provide technical leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation and delivery.

You will work closely with customers, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technical excellence and project success. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in areas such as power systems, substations, BESS solutions, data centers, or industrial automation while contributing to innovative and impactful projects.

To excel in this role, you will combine strong engineering knowledge with leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. You will have the opportunity to mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and help shape future engineering solutions in a global and collaborative environment.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and review technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Identify risks and implement effective technical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.
• Evaluate new technologies and support innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to technical strategies and future project roadmaps.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical engineering roles within project-based environments.
• Expertise in at least one of the following areas: power systems, substations, BESS solutions, data centers, or industrial automation.
• Proven experience leading the technical execution of complex engineering projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Valid Class B driver's license.
  

More About Us

• Opportunity to work on complex and innovative engineering projects.
• Exposure to global teams and international collaboration.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent.

Dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Career growth within a global technology organization.