Hitachi Energy

Designer - Intern

Join Hitachi Energy in Hefei as a Designer Intern supporting transformer design and technical documentation. This role involves CAD work, quality checks, and collaboration with engineers. Gain hands-on experience in power transmission with a global leader offering career development and a supportive team environment.
Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy Hefei, China On-site Internship UTC+08:00

Hitachi Energy

Company Overview

Hitachi Energy Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.

Zurich, Switzerland

2021

Approximately 45,000 to over 50,000 employees globally (source: hitachienergy.com). Revenue reached around $13 billion USD in 2023 (source: hitachienergy.com).

What They Do

Hitachi Energy specializes in power grid technologies, focusing on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, which have integrated over 150 gigawatts globally. Their product offerings include high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, and services aimed at grid modernization and renewable energy integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company provides HVDC converter stations, distribution transformers, and innovative gas insulation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the energy transition (source: hitachienergy.com). Target markets encompass utilities, industries, infrastructure, renewable energy developers, and data centers, with a presence in over 140 countries organized into five global business units for localized service delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company leverages the combined expertise of ABB's power grids and Hitachi's digital technologies, evidenced by a significant increase in order backlog since 2020 (source: hitachienergy.com).

Projects & Track Record

Hitachi Energy has been involved in several notable projects, including the supply of equipment for China's Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission line, the world's first at 1,100 kV, completed in 2018 (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant projects include the fluoronitrile-based gas replacement for National Grid in Kent, UK, and HVDC converter stations for the North Sea Link submarine cable, both completed in 2021 (source: wikipedia.org). Recently, they have also developed a renewable energy microgrid for Gull Bay First Nation in Canada (2022) and are currently working on offshore platforms and onshore HVDC converter stations for TenneT in the North Sea (source: wikipedia.org). Their geographic presence spans over 140 countries, with a strong focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities in North America to meet growing demand (source: hitachienergy.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Hitachi Energy has announced over $155 million USD in investments to bolster manufacturing capacity in North America, including a new distribution transformer factory in Reynosa, Mexico, which is expected to create 350 jobs (source: hitachienergy.com). Additionally, they are modernizing their power transformer factory in Varennes, Quebec, with an investment exceeding $100 million (source: hitachienergy.com). The company also completed the acquisition of ABB's remaining stake in December 2022, solidifying its position as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (source: wikipedia.org). Furthermore, they reported significant revenue growth in fiscal year 2023, contributing to Hitachi Ltd.'s Green Energy & Mobility segment revenues (source: hitachi.com).

Working There

Hitachi Energy offers a diverse range of roles across engineering, skilled manufacturing, administrative positions, and research, with a strong emphasis on hiring due to recent expansions (source: hitachienergy.com). The company has added over 8,000 employees globally between 2020 and 2023, with significant growth in the U.S. and Canada (source: hitachienergy.com). Office locations include Reynosa, Mexico; South Boston and Mount Pleasant, USA; Varennes, Quebec City, Montreal, Canada; Zurich, Switzerland; and Ludvika, Sweden (source: hitachienergy.com). The company culture promotes innovation, co-creation with customers, and a commitment to energy transition, as highlighted by CEO Claudio Facchin (source: hitachienergy.com).

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Job Description

Hitachi Energy Transformer Business Unit in Greater China operates across 55 cities, employs over 1,900 staff, and manages 5 transformer manufacturing plants. More than 90% of its sales come from locally manufactured products. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of Transformers Products, Solutions and Services. Transformers are essential in all electricity-related fields and applications, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil, chemical and gas, industrial manufacturing, semiconductor and data centers, as well as building and transportation sectors. Nearly half of our white-collar workforce comprises employees in engineering and scientific fields. Internally, we have targeted talent development programs for employees at different stages of their career development to build skills and competencies, foster training, support people to own career development, scale up organization for growth and execution.

How you'll make an impact

  1. You will help engineers with configuration, clarification on Tech. Questions Reiwa system input, prepare product information, BOM, etc.
  2. You will make order design drawings edit tech.
  3. You will be involved in documents such as Technical Provision, Order specification, job contact, etc.
  4. You will check quality issue and provide solution.
  5. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  6. Living the 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

  1. You can currently pursue sophomore or junior year of university, major in Electrical or mechanical Engineering.
  2. Good knowledge in power transmission and distribution, transformer and bushing knowledge preferred.
  3. Skillful in CAD/Office is a must, knowledge on Creo/Windchill is preferred.
  4. Good communication with people, teamwork spirit.
  5. Preferred fluency in English language, good at reading and written.

More about us

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don't delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Cherry Zhang, WeChat: cherryzhang2023.

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About the role

May 28, 2026

Internship

Company

June 4, 2026

On-site

Smart Grid

Hitachi Energy

hitachienergy.com

  •  Hefei, China

Internship level, pursuing sophomore or junior year of university

UTC+08:00

Tags

Power Systems · Compliance · Electrical Engineering