Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer - Substation Design to lead GIS substation projects from concept through installation. You’ll translate client needs into practical engineering solutions and develop layouts, drawings, and technical documentation.

Collaborating with customers and global teams, you’ll drive design optimization, ensure regulatory and safety compliance, and manage procurement, fabrication, and installation planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in substation engineering, high-voltage equipment, or heavy industrial projects preferred.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software; Creo and AutoCAD experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) substation projects from initial design through installation and commissioning.
• Translate customer requirements into practical, innovative engineering solutions.
• Develop substation layouts, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Facilitate technical discussions and project meetings with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate material procurement, fabrication activities, and installation planning.
• Drive design optimization efforts to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, environmental, quality, and safety standards.

Skills

GIS Substation

CAD Software

Creo

AutoCAD

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

Creo

AutoCAD

Job description

Step into a role where innovation meets impact. At Hitachi Energy, we're shaping the future of power delivery, and we're looking for a Senior Project Engineer - Substation Design to join our team in Mount Pleasant, PA (Hybrid). This exciting opportunity combines the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to contribute to industry-leading projects while maintaining work-life balance. You'll be part of a global engineering team designing advanced high-voltage substations that support reliable, sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities around the world.

As a key technical leader, you'll guide complex GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) substation projects from concept through installation, collaborating with customers, suppliers, and international engineering teams to deliver innovative, high-quality solutions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges, driving continuous improvement, and influencing projects that make a lasting impact on the energy industry.

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

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead technical GIS (Gas-Insulated Switchgear) substation projects from initial design through installation and commissioning.
• Translate customer requirements into practical, innovative engineering solutions.
• Develop substation layouts, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Facilitate technical discussions and project meetings with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate material procurement, fabrication activities, and installation planning.
• Drive design optimization efforts to improve quality, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, environmental, quality, and safety standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in substation engineering, high-voltage equipment, or heavy industrial projects preferred.
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD software; Creo and AutoCAD experience is highly valued.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications and engineering documentation processes.
• Ability to travel occasionally for customer meetings, project reviews, and site support activities.

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll help build technologies that advance a sustainable energy future for generations to come.
• We invest in your growth through global career opportunities, ongoing development programs, and continuous learning.
• Join an inclusive, collaborative culture where innovation is encouraged, contributions are valued, and careers can thrive.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO, paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

Location Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-10

Reference number R0137354

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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