Remote High-Voltage GIS Substation Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexible scheduling

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. seeks a Project Manager for High Voltage Services to lead GIS substation projects from handover to energization. You will coordinate between sales, field operations, and customers, manage documentation in SAP, and ensure timely delivery and invoicing.

The role emphasizes collaboration with technical sales, scheduling, and resource alignment across multi-site installations, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical engineering; 5+ years of experience preferred.
• Experience with installation and commissioning of large GIS substation projects; multi-bay layouts and gas handling.
• Knowledge of high voltage products and their application.
• Experience with SAP, including Fiori and Cockpit modules; familiarity with AI-supported project management tools.
• Willingness to travel on occasion.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

SAP

Scheduling

Field service coordination

High voltage knowledge

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Mechanical engineering

Tools

SAP Fiori

Cockpit

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. seeks a Project Manager for High Voltage Services to lead GIS substation projects from handover to energization. You will coordinate between sales, field operations, and customers, manage documentation in SAP, and ensure timely delivery and invoicing.

The role emphasizes collaboration with technical sales, scheduling, and resource alignment across multi-site installations, with travel as needed.