Project Manager - High Voltage Services

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexibility

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks an experienced project coordinator to manage high voltage GIS substation projects from handover through invoicing, ensuring alignment between sales, field operations and customers.

Responsibilities include maintaining SAP project data, scheduling resources, coordinating installation and energization, and ensuring timely closeout and invoicing with strong communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience with installation and commissioning of large GIS substations.
• Experience with SAP (Fiori / Cockpit) and field service coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate high voltage GIS substation projects from handover to invoicing.
• Maintain project documentation and SAP service orders.
• Schedule resources and align field service activities.
• Communicate progress and closeout with customers.
• Oversee installation, energization, and testing cycles.

Skills

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

Fiori

Cockpit

AI-supported project management tools

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

In this role, you will manage high voltage service projects from order handover through execution, delivery confirmation, and invoicing, acting as the central point of coordination between sales, field operations, and customers. You will oversee project documentation, scheduling, and resource alignment while supporting installation activities for large Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substations. The work involves coordinating material delivery, field service timelines, and contractor activities, while maintaining communication with customers on progress, scheduling, and closeout requirements. You will address project-related clarifications, support issue resolution across departments, and ensure project documentation and financial processes are completed. The position contributes to reliable grid operations by supporting the installation, commissioning, and energization of high voltage equipment, ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with technical requirements and customer agreements while incorporating data-supported planning and execution approaches.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Collaborate with technical sales to verify order accuracy and support order handoff activities


• Maintain and update service order documentation in SAP and support field service scheduling activities


• Coordinate the transition of projects to field service operations and confirm resource availability


• Manage project execution communication including scheduling, updates, and closeout documentation with customers


• Plan and sequence installation activities for large GIS substation projects, including equipment delivery, erection, and testing


• Direct on-site execution activities across field crews, contractors, and technical advisors through installation and energization phases


• Monitor material delivery schedules and coordinate shipments to support project timelines


• Manage project financial activities including invoicing, accounts receivable follow-up, and resolution of customer disputes


• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical engineering, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience


• Experience with installation and commissioning of large GIS substation projects, including multi-bay layouts, gas handling, and high-voltage field testing


• Knowledge of high voltage products, services, and their application


• Experience with SAP, including Fiori and Cockpit modules, and familiarity with AI-supported project management tools


• Willingness to travel on occasion

More About Us

You will gain exposure to complex project environments while working with cross-functional teams and customer-facing activities.

• Work on innovative energy technologies


• Collaborate with experienced professionals


• Access learning and development opportunities


• Receive health and retirement benefits


• Benefit from paid leave and flexibility

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.