Lead Automation & Communications Engineer - Project Delivery

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Project Technical Lead Engineer to drive the technical execution of Automation and Communication projects from inception to close-out. You will translate customer requirements into cost-effective technical solutions and align engineering tasks with project timelines.

You will act as the main technical liaison to customers and internal stakeholders, coordinate design activities, and ensure quality, safety, and compliance throughout the project

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in electrical, automation, communication, power systems or related field.
• Typically 10–15+ years of relevant project engineering experience in power/automation/infrastructure projects.
• Ability to review technical documents, coordinate with stakeholders and drive actions to closure.
• Strong communication, ownership, problem solving and documentation skills.

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

Project leadership

Technical communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Office tools

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Malaysia is seeking a Senior Project Technical Lead Engineer to drive the technical execution of Automation and Communication projects from inception to close-out. You will translate customer requirements into cost-effective technical solutions and align engineering tasks with project timelines.

You will act as the main technical liaison to customers and internal stakeholders, coordinate design activities, and ensure quality, safety, and compliance throughout the project