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The opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, you will play a key role in delivering major HVDC projects that support the energy transition. As a Civil Technical Site Advisor, you act as the technical authority for civil construction activities on site, ensuring that work is executed safely, efficiently, and according to project requirements.

You will work closely with site management, construction teams, engineering, quality, HSE, and customer representatives. Your expertise will help guide critical decisions throughout construction, installation, and handover phases. You will provide technical advice, support quality inspections, identify risks, and contribute to continuous improvement across our HVDC projects.

This role is ideal for an experienced civil construction professional who enjoys being close to execution, solving complex site challenges, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in an international environment.

How you'll make an impact

• You provide technical guidance for civil construction activities throughout project execution.

• You support site management by monitoring progress, quality, documentation, and compliance.

• You advise on civil construction interfaces with installation, commissioning, logistics, and engineering teams.

• You promote safe working practices and support the implementation of HSE requirements and risk mitigation measures.

• You review drawings, technical documentation, and site changes to ensure construction activities follow approved requirements.

• You participate in inspections, quality walks, handovers, and non-conformance management activities.

• You support project planning by providing input on schedules, construction sequencing, risks, and mitigation actions.

• You capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement across future HVDC projects.

Your background

• You have experience within the high-voltage, power transmission, or energy industry.

• You have at least 5 years of experience in civil construction site activities.

• You hold a higher education qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

• You can interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.

• You have a strong understanding of quality, safety, and construction best practices.

• You hold First Aid and CPR certification or are willing to obtain it.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits 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 employee benefits subject to the respective plan rules. These may include:

• Company pension plan

• Insurance programs

• 40 days vacation

• Annual Bonus plan

• Learning and development programs

• Professional training and certifications

• Flexible working arrangements where applicable

• Career growth opportunities within a global organization

More information about our benefit programs will be available during the recruitment process. If you have questions about this role, please contact your Talent Partner.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.