Senior Project Engineer

Hitachi Energy

Smithfield, Australia

#JID3-160485

Position summary

ign, risk/opportunity management, and variation support.

  • You will translate customer requirements into actionable engineering tasks, ensure all documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with project specs and safety standards (IEC/AS) and act as technical liaison between customers, sales, execution teams, and factories.

  • You will lead/support technical clarifications, workshops, and application notes, uphold safety, integrity, and compliance with internal/external regulations, participate in design review meetings with customers to validate requirements and propose optimizations, including kick-off meetings with customers and supply factories.

  • You will share local support in drawing changes using AutoCAD, ensure all engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with project specifications.

  • You will be responsible to ensure 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:

  • You hold a bachelor's degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.

  • More than 8 years of experience in HV equipment/substations (utility/EPC/OEM), including design reviews and project technical leadership.

  • Strong knowledge of IEC/AS standards and utility specifications. Proven ability to manage complex technical scope independently.

  • Experience with FAT/SAT, Safety-in-Design, risk assessments, and CCRP/quality claims. Exposure to project management practices and tools.

  • Customer-focused, team player, and able to work independently. Based in Smithfield, NSW; hybrid office/site work; occasional travel.

  • Proficient in MS Office; Australian residency or citizenship required. Excellent written and verbal communication; strong documentation discipline.

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy Australia, we offer you:

  • Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

  • International working environment and empowering working culture.

  • On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills

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