Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vaal Marina Community Center; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Modderfontein, South Africa, is looking for a Senior Project Engineer. This role requires a strong background in high voltage protection and control system engineering, along with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Automation Control engineering. Candidates must possess at least 5 years of relevant experience and demonstrate proficiency in English and Arabic. The position offers a full-time contract with opportunities for professional growth and compliance with safety and integrity standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAS / SCADA domain.
• Knowledge of substation primary equipment & basic protection functions is desirable.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English and Arabic language is required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience with high voltage protection and control system engineering design.
• Review engineering documents and perform protection relay configuration.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations.

Skills

High voltage protection and control system engineering

Power system knowledge

Substation automation systems

AutoCAD

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical or Automation Control)

Job description

Senior Project Engineer

Company: HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Location: Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job type: Full time

The Opportunity

You as a Senior Project Engineer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modderfontein, South Africa.

A Specialist Professional is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Responsibilities

• You will be hands on experience with high voltage protection and control system engineering design including schematics preparation, review of engineering documents, protection relay configuration, testing commissioning or troubleshooting.
• You will be power system, substation and MV / HV switchgear knowledge is an advantage.
• Familiarity with substation automation systems, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Gateways will be a key differentiator.
• Conversant with design tools like AutoCAD or equivalent for substation layouts, cable schedules, wiring and termination charts.
• You will be good verbal and written communication skills are essential, proven ability to handle customer comments and approval responses to support project manager in project engineering is a must.
• Acting as the champion for Hitachi Energy processes and policies, contributes to development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting Hitachi internal as well as industry best practices.
• Ensures lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions.
• You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in engineering Major in Electrical or Automation Control or similar field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of hands‑on experience in SAS / SCADA domain.
• Knowledge of substation primary equipment & basic protection functions is desirable.
• Behavioral & Leadership Competencies: Deliver Results - Prioritize, Act, Achieve.
• Results orientation - drive to exceed goals & improve business practices for higher performance levels.
• Teamwork & collaboration - actively demonstrate teamwork & facilitate collaboration.
• Act responsibly with safety, Integrity & transparency.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English and Arabic language is required.

EEO and Accessibility Statement

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.