Solution Architect - Distribution Automation

Hitachi Energy; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-sponsorship medical plan

Employer provident fund

Group Term Life insurance

Hospitalization Insurance

Various leave programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is looking for a Solution Architect – Distribution Automation in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This pivotal role focuses on improving power distribution grid solutions by providing technical consultancy and leading the demonstration of distribution automation products.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in electrical engineering with 5 to 10 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include supporting local sales in early engagement and ensuring compliance with safety and health policies. Strong communication skills and industry knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience with distribution grids and electrical networks.
• Proven proficiency in at least two key areas: distribution automation, protection, or communication systems.
• Deep knowledge of industry protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 104/101).

Responsibilities

• Support and develop solutions for power distribution grid reliability.
• Provide technical consultancy and lead demo presentations.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environment policies.

Skills

Distribution automation

Protection relay expertise

Communication systems

Technical writing

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Engineering qualification – electrical or equivalent

Tools

PLC applications

SCADA systems

4G/5G/IOT networking

Job description

The Opportunity

Our Grid Automation business unit has a comprehensive portfolio of solutions. These range from substation automation, communication networks, grid automation services, grid edge solutions to enterprise software solutions. These solutions address all key segments connected to the energy system including generation, transmission distribution, industries, transportation and infrastructure sectors. Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit supports 50% of the top 250 global electric utilities. Our Grid Automation hardware, software and services portfolio unites deep domain knowledge and innovative technologies that enable customers across the globe to optimize the critical systems that power, move and connect us. Together, we’re building a more productive and sustainable world.

Reporting to the Distribution Automation (DA) Solution Manager, this position will play a pivotal role in supporting and developing solutions to improve the reliability and availability of power distribution grids. As part of the presales team, you will apply your technical skillset to support all the products within the Hitachi Energy portfolio suitable for Distribution Automation such as IEDs, RTUs, Wireless and SCADA systems. As a Solution Architect – Distribution Automation, you will be responsible for the design, integrity and quality of a Distribution Automation Solution and associated systems delivered to customers operating digital distribution grids. You will support the local sales in the HUBs in the early engagement of distribution automation opportunities by providing technical consultancy, presenting solution concepts addressing the key challenges of the targeted customer, demoing end to end solution proposals, leading the process to proof of concepts in the technical pre‑qualification process. You will analyze requirement specifications to translate these to a solution proposal and identify technical gaps and respond to technical clarifications to be discussed with customers. You will drive innovation and best practices in our solution, coaching local team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in the design of distribution automation solutions. The role will support APAC countries; therefore business travel flexibility is required.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will develop expertise in distribution system automation, and all related Hitachi Energy products, and help customers apply Hitachi Energy products to their distribution electrical network through visits, demonstrations, training courses, and email contact.
• You will contribute to product specifications, application and customer acceptance of Distribution Automation systems, products and applications, provide technical leadership for Sales teams in distribution power system, protection and control solutions during technical meetings, product presentations and negotiations.
• You will support bid/no‑bid analyses and decisions, participate in project risk review processes, direct relations with customers, channel partners, system integrators, distributors, potential third‑party suppliers, support sales organizations during technical meetings, product presentations and negotiations, and ensure technical links with factories and global product managers.
• You will offer product/solution/service‑related training, perform trainings internally and externally on promoted products and applications.
• You will lead, drive and hold yourself accountable for the highest standards of health, safety and environment to ensure Zero Harm is achieved, be responsible for compliance with relevant HSE policy and procedures, ensure proactive risk assessments take place and corrective actions are monitored and followed up, build a reporting culture of injury, incident, near‑miss and hazard reporting within the team, guaranteeing reported incidents will be investigated and action taken, creating a workplace where everyone views health, safety and environment as the most important non‑negotiable value of your business.
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Engineering qualification – electrical or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience with protection relay, Remote Terminal Unit (RTUs), Wireless and SCADA system; especially in Distribution grids and electrical networks.
• Proven proficiency in at least two of three key areas: distribution automation, protection, or communication systems.
• Deep knowledge of industry protocols (IEC 61850, DNP3, Modbus, IEC 104/101) and compliance standards (ANSI, IEEE, ISO 27001, IEC 62443).
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement end‑to‑end solutions involving PLC applications, IED configurations, and 4G/5G/IoT networking.
• Strong skills in technical writing, including the preparation of concept documents and whitepapers for industry conferences.
• Advanced computer skills across Office 365, MS Office, MS Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, Salesforce, excellent written and verbal English communication skills, high attention to detail.
• Flexible for business travel of up to 20 % per year, within APAC Region.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits:

• Employer‑sponsored medical plan (inc. dental care)
• Employer provident fund (EPF) – employer and employee
• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance
• Hospitalization Insurance
• Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, Hospitalization leave, Exam leave etc.)
• Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.