Project Manager - High Voltage Services

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead high voltage service projects from handover to invoicing. You will coordinate between sales, field operations and customers, manage documentation, scheduling and resources, and support GIS substation installation activities.

You will oversee material deliveries, field service timelines, contractor activities, and ensure documentation and financial processes are completed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Experience with installation and commissioning of GIS substations.
• Knowledge of high voltage products and services.
• SAP experience including Fiori and Cockpit modules.

Responsibilities

• Manage high voltage service projects from order handover through invoicing.
• Coordinate between sales, field operations and customers.
• Oversee project documentation, scheduling, and resources.
• Support installation activities for GIS substations.
• Coordinate material delivery, field service timelines and contractor activities.
• Maintain communication with customers on progress, scheduling and closeout.
• Ensure project documentation and financial processes.
• Contribute to reliable grid operations through installation, commissioning and energization.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP

Fiori

Cockpit

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

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America;
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America;
Crystal Springs, Mississippi, United States of America;
Houston, Texas, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Remote

Experience Experienced

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-11

Reference number R0144000

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

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