Design Engineer / Senior Engineer, Protection & Control

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Malaysia is seeking a Design Engineer / Senior Engineer to join the Grid Automation team. You will deliver high‑quality engineering designs, support testing and commissioning, and ensure projects meet customer requirements, quality standards, safety guidelines, and schedules.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prepare deliverables, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding strong HSE practices and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in protection and control engineering for substations or power systems.
• Knowledge of high-voltage protection & control systems and relay configuration.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer high-voltage protection and control systems for substation projects.
• Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation (schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, termination charts).
• Configure, test, and support commissioning of protection relays and control systems.

Skills

Protection & control eng

Electrical engineering

AutoCAD / E3

Substation SAS (SAS)

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E3 software

AutoCAD

Relay testing equipment

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are looking for a Design Engineer / Senior Engineer to join our Grid Automation team and support the engineering, design, and execution of substation protection and control projects across the region. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality engineering designs, supporting testing and commissioning activities, and ensuring projects are executed in accordance with customer requirements, quality standards, safety guidelines, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer high-voltage protection and control systems for substation projects
• Prepare, review, and maintain engineering documentation, schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, and termination charts
• Configure, test, troubleshoot, and support commissioning of protection relays and control systems
• Produce engineering deliverables in accordance with customer specifications, contractual requirements, and Hitachi Energy standards
• Support project teams by managing technical interfaces with customers and stakeholders
• Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and resolution of engineering challenges
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by applying lessons learned and industry best practices
• Support project execution while maintaining focus on quality, schedule, and customer satisfaction
• Promote and maintain a strong health, safety, and environmental (HSE) culture in all activities

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience in protection and control engineering for substations, power systems, or related industries
• Knowledge of high-voltage protection and control systems, relay configuration, testing, and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with substation primary equipment and protection schemes
• Experience with engineering design tools such as E3, AutoCAD, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS), RTUs, PLCs, and communication gateways is an advantage
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems is a plus
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multicultural and geographically dispersed teams

About Us

Hitachi Energy is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.