Senior Project Technical Engineer

Location:

Paranaque City, National Capital Region (Manila), Philippines

Job ID:

R0099744

Date Posted:

2025-07-28

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY PHILIPPINES, INC.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Our Grid Automation business unit has a comprehensive portfolio of solutions. These range from substation automation, communication networks, grid automation services, grid edge solutions to enterprise software solutions. These solutions address all key segments connected to the energy system including generation, transmission distribution, industries, transportation and infrastructure sectors.

Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit supports 50% of the top 250 global electric utilities. Our Grid Automation hardware, software and services portfolio unites deep domain knowledge and innovative technologies that enable customers across the globe to optimize the critical systems that power, move and connect us. Together, we’re building a more productive and sustainable world.

The Senior Project Technical Engineer leads the testing and commissioning for substation automation projects. Support technical sales, ensure HSE compliance, and act as the main contact for customers. Join Hitachi Energy and help deliver cutting-edge SCADA and communication solutions.

How you’ll make an impact:

• You will create ABRA (Activity Based Risk Assessment prior to going to the site and comply with all Hitachi Energy HSE requirements.

• You will support sales of Automation & Communications ( substation protection & control system – substation automation, SCADA Communication, Telecommunication) business on technical aspects.

• You will perform testing and commissioning at customer site for substation protection & control / substation automation project.

• You will generate test report & testing commissioning activity.

• You will be the main liaison person between the Hitachi Energy Project Management team and customers.

• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy's core values 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, preferably in electrical engineering.

• Minimum 5 to 10 years working experience in the field of substation automation and protection system is a must.

• Experience in managing subcontractors at sites.

• You must have basic HSE competencies, audit and compliance, be highly disciplined and able to work independently.

• Fully competent, experienced in conducting risk assessments at sites and business travel flexibility is required both within Philippines sites when required.

• Proficiency in English communication.

More about us:

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us – in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following benefits:

• Employer-sponsored medical plan (inc. dental care and optical).

• Group Term Life insurance, Group Personal Accident insurance, Group Business Travel insurance.

• Hospitalization Insurance.

• Leave programs (Annual leave, medical leave, Hospitalization leave, Exam leave etc.).

• Annual rice allowance.

• SSS, HDMF, and Philhealth Coverage.

*Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.

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