Project Engineering Intern

Hitachi, Ltd.; Dammam; On-site; SAR 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. in Saudi Arabia invites applications for a project management trainee internship to gain hands-on experience in planning, execution and monitoring of live projects.

You will work closely with seasoned project managers to support schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional coordination in a dynamic, professional setting. The role emphasizes Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, while developing your ability to communicate effectively with diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or industrial engineering.
• Fresh Graduate with basic knowledge of electrical network basics, projects or engineering management.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English & Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Learn & understand Hitachi HV product portfolio and basic electrical network basics.
• Understand the project execution cycle.
• Support daily customer, vendor and supply chain activities with project managers.
• Take the lead in tasks assigned by PMs.
• Handle small & basic projects as part of development.
• Practice communication with different stakeholders.

Skills

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

The opportunity

As project management trainee – you will gain hands‑on experience supporting the planning, execution, and monitoring of real projects. You will work closely with experienced project managers, assist in tracking schedules and deliverables, and help coordinate cross‑functional activities. This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop project management, communication, and problem‑solving skills in a dynamic professional environment. You'll also gain exposure to industry best practices and tools that will help build a strong foundation for your future career.

How you’ll make an impact

You will play a critical role in supporting the Continuous Improvement team in driving operational excellence through the application of Lean, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, and process improvement methodologies. The role is designed to develop technical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills while contributing to productivity, quality, delivery, cost, and safety improvement initiatives. The trainee will gain hands‑on experience in data analysis, process mapping, root cause analysis, and project execution. This aligns with the organization’s focus on enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, improving quality, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Support projects daily activities

• Learn & understand Hitachi HV product portfolio as well as basic electrical network basic & fundamentals.
• Understanding the project execution cycle.
• Working with project managers in their running projects supporting daily customer, vendor and supply chain activities.
• Taking the lead in some of tasks assigned by PMs.
• Handling small & basic projects is part of developing plan.
• Practice communication with different stakeholders.

Documentation & Governance

• Maintain project records and lessons learned.
• Support development of work instructions, standard operating procedures, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with company quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical or industrial engineering,
• Fresh Graduate with basic knowledge of electrical network basics, Projects or engineeringmanagement. With basic knowledge in data Analysis, reporting, problem Solving, and Documentation.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written in English & Arabic language is required.