Substation Automation Engineer

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 Substation Automation Engineer will be responsible for engineering, testing and commissioning of electro technical projects in the field of automation (Substation Automation System, Remote Terminal Unit, Telecommunication Systems). Performing detailed engineering, panel production design, participation in factory testing, factory acceptance test and commissioning.

Work closely with the project manager to ensure the meeting of deadlines. Ensure projects are executed in accordance with company procedures, contract specifications and schedule commitments, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will work in Substation SCADA, RTU, 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, E3 or equivalent for substation layouts, cable schedules, wiring and termination charts.
• You will implement Substation Automation System/Remote Terminal Unit/Electrical Telecommunication System in Power industry, to produce designs and required documents for customer’s approval and workshop documents in conformance to specifications, guidelines and contractual obligation, assist in liaising with Project pertaining to design input and submission to Customer and Authorities.
• You will liaise with the Sales/Project and material management in all stages from design planning, design review and production, perform testing and commissioning works, to meet or exceed together delivery time and customer satisfaction.
• You will act as the champion for Hitachi Energy processes and policies, contribute to development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting Hitachi internal as well as industry best practices, ensure lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions.
• You will promote and enforce a safe working environment by enforcing and supporting adequate HSE measures in all activities undertaken by himself & the team, follow ethics and compliances as per company guidelines.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in Engineering Major in Electrical or Automation Control or similar field.
• Min 2 years of working experience, fresh graduate who have exposure on substation automation system is encouraged to apply
• Hands-on experience in SAS/SCADA domain will be an added advantage.
• 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.
• Proficiency in both Spoken and Written English is mandatory.
  
  
  

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 employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Employer-sponsored medical plan (inc. dental care)
• Employer provident fund (EPF) – employer and employee
• 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.)
• Benefits are subject to the respective plan rules.
  
  

We can provide more information during the recruitment process.

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 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.