Lead Automation & Communication Engineer - Project Delivery

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Technical Lead Engineer to steer the technical engineering execution of Automation and Communication projects.

The role translates customer requirements into a cost-effective technical solution, plans and coordinates engineering tasks, and reviews detailed deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. You will support testing, installation, commissioning, SAT and commissioning close-out, ensuring quality, safety, and customer acceptance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in electrical, automation, power or related field.
• 10-15+ years of project engineering experience in relevant sectors.
• Experience in project execution, customer requirements, engineering coordination.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to review technical documents and drive actions to closure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of Automation and Communication projects from initiation to close-out.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering design activities and review project deliverables.
• Support testing, commissioning, site activities and customer acceptance processes.
• Identify and manage technical risks, issues, changes and open actions.
• Ensure accurate project documentation, handover, and lessons learned capture.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to project engineering teams.
• Promote continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and best practices.
• Champion safety, integrity, and compliance across all project activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Ownership

Problem-solving

Documentation skills

Office tools

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent (Electrical/Automation/Power Systems)

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Project Technical Lead Engineer to steer the technical engineering execution of Automation and Communication projects.

The role translates customer requirements into a cost-effective technical solution, plans and coordinates engineering tasks, and reviews detailed deliverables throughout the project lifecycle. You will support testing, installation, commissioning, SAT and commissioning close-out, ensuring quality, safety, and customer acceptance.