Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi Abb Power Grids; Vaal Marina Community Center; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to work on high voltage protection and control systems. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of hands-on experience in the SAS/SCADA domain, along with strong communication skills in English and Arabic. The role involves designing engineering documents and ensuring regulatory compliance, contributing to the development of standard processes while embodying core values of safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAS / SCADA domain.
• Knowledge of substation primary equipment and basic protection functions is desirable.
• Familiarity with substation automation systems and high voltage switchgear.

Responsibilities

• Design and review engineering documents.
• Prepare schematics and configure protection relays.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and procedures.

Skills

High voltage protection and control system engineering

Communication skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Results orientation

Proficiency in Arabic

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

SCADA

RTU

PLC

Job description

How you'll make an impact

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.

Your background

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.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core.

Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50, people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD.

We welcome you to apply today.