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Job description
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong academic and practical understanding of electrical power systems and high-voltage equipment.
Professional Experience
- 10+ years of experience in high-voltage electrical equipment, switchgear, HVDC, or power transmission projects.
- Hands-on experience with main circuit equipment, such as:
- AC/DC circuit breakers
- Disconnectors and earthing switches
- High-speed switches
- Commutating switches
- Converter reactors
- Surge arresters
- Current transformers and voltage transformers
- Grading and insulation systems
- Experience in HVDC projects, equipment design, engineering, testing, qualification, or commissioning is preferred.
- Experience working with equipment suppliers and participating in technical reviews, design reviews, and resolution of technical issues.
Technical Knowledge
- Good knowledge of IEC and relevant international standards, particularly IEC 62271 series and applicable HVDC standards.
- Understanding of:
- Short-circuit phenomena and breaker duties
- TRV and recovery voltage
- Making and breaking currents
- DC time constant and DC component
- Switching transients and point-on-wave switching
- Insulation coordination
- Dielectric and temperature-rise requirements
- Mechanical and electrical endurance
- Type, routine, and special tests
- Ability to understand and review electrical schematics, technical specifications, datasheets, type-test reports, and design calculations.
- Knowledge of HVDC converter stations and the interaction between main circuit equipment and the overall HVDC system.
Technical Responsibilities
- Take technical ownership of assigned main circuit equipment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Define equipment requirements and develop/review technical specifications.
- Evaluate supplier designs, deviations, calculations, and technical proposals.
- Lead technical discussions with suppliers and resolve engineering issues.
- Review and approve design documentation, test plans, test reports, and qualification evidence.
- Support type testing, routine testing, factory acceptance testing, and site-related technical activities.
- Identify technical risks and ensure appropriate mitigation actions.
- Support standardization, design optimization, and continuous improvement of equipment.
Commercial & Affordability Awareness
- Understand the relationship between equipment design, technical requirements, cost, quality, and reliability.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and design-to-cost/affordability improvements without compromising safety, performance, or reliability.
- Support supplier benchmarking, specification optimization, and value-engineering initiatives.
- Ability to challenge unnecessary technical requirements and propose technically sound alternatives.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Ability to work effectively with system engineering, project engineering, procurement, quality, manufacturing, testing, and R&D teams.
- Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead technical reviews and drive actions to closure.
- Good communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly.
- Ability to work in a global, multicultural engineering environment.
Desired Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
- Proactive approach to identifying technical risks and opportunities.
- Ability to work independently and make technically justified decisions.
- Good documentation and presentation skills.
- Experience with engineering tools, Excel, data analysis, and technical reporting.
- Willingness to travel internationally for supplier visits, testing, workshops, and project activities.
Preferred Profile
The ideal candidate should combine strong practical HV/high-voltage equipment experience with system-level understanding, and should be capable of independently challenging designs, validating supplier claims, identifying technical risks, and taking ownership of equipment performance from specification through testing and project delivery.
About this role
Posted
28 Oct 2026
Updated
28 Oct 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Sectors
Working hours
UTC+05:30
Experience
Senior
Employerhitachienergy.com
LinkedInHitachi Energy
About 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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