Senior Project Engineer, Electrical Systems (Hybrid)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Santiago; Hybrid; CLP 88,496,000 - 132,743,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Mentor engineering talent

Global collaboration

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Technical Engineering Senior Professional to provide technical leadership across complex projects from concept to delivery.

You'll collaborate with customers, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, leveraging expertise in power systems, substations, BESS, data centers, or industrial automation to drive technical excellence and successful outcomes in a global, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Power systems

Substations

BESS solutions

Data centers

Industrial automation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Technical Engineering Senior Professional to provide technical leadership across complex projects from concept to delivery.

You'll collaborate with customers, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders, leveraging expertise in power systems, substations, BESS, data centers, or industrial automation to drive technical excellence and successful outcomes in a global, collaborative environment.