Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Mount Pleasant (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a global company as a Senior Project Engineer (HV Breakers) and lead engineering projects focused on high voltage switchgear. This role involves managing complex projects, coaching juniors, and ensuring customer satisfaction through innovative solutions and collaboration. Your expertise will directly contribute to making a substantial impact within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience with high voltage switchgear (66kV and above).
• Knowledge of relevant international standards (e.g., IEEE, ANSI, IEC).
• Understanding of manufacturing drawings and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex engineering projects.
• Generate BOM in ERP for customer orders.
• Collaborate with teams to review 2D and 3D drawings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ERP software

3D design tools like Creo

Job description

Description

Job Title: Senior Project Engineer (HV Breakers)

The opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior Project Engineer (HV Breakers) and lead the design and implementation of engineering projects focused on high voltage switchgear. This role offers a unique chance to work independently, manage complex projects, and coach lower-level professionals. You'll be responsible for preparing designs, modifying customer-specific solutions, and ensuring the successful execution of customer orders. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact by driving innovation, solving complex problems, and enhancing customer satisfaction in a dynamic and supportive environment. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines

How you'll make an impact

• Act as a technical leader for customer orders and responsible countries.
• Generate BOM in ERP for customer orders, working closely with team members.
• Understand and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics.
• Review and understand mechanical designs and drawings in 3D design tools like Creo.
• Collaborate with design and secondary engineers to review 2D and 3D drawings.
• Review customer specifications at the order design stage.
• Support production teams with technical queries.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 6-8 years of experience with high voltage switchgear (66kV and above).
• Knowledge of relevant international standards (e.g., IEEE, ANSI, IEC).
• Proficiency in ERP software is an added advantage.
• Understanding of manufacturing drawings and electrical schematics.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can grow and develop. We value safety and integrity, taking responsibility for our actions while caring for our colleagues and the business. Join us and be part of a team that is powering good for a sustainable energy future.

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