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About this Senior Project Engineer role at Hitachi

Hitachi · Onsite · Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Location:

Modderfontein, Gauteng, South Africa

Job ID:

R0095415

Date Posted:

2025-06-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

You as a Senior Project Engineer will be part of Hitachi Energy business based in Modernities, South Africa. A Specialist Professional is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

How you’ll make an impact         

  • You will be hands on experience with high voltage protection and control system engineering design including schematics preparation, review of engineering documents, protection relay configuration, testing commissioning or troubleshooting.
  • You will be 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 or equivalent for substation layouts, cable schedules, wiring and termination charts.
  • You will be 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.
  • Acting as the champion for Hitachi Energy processes and policies, contributes to development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting Hitachi internal as well as industry best practices. Ensures lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions.
  • You will be responsible for ensuring 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             

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering Major in Electrical or Automation Control or similar field is required.
  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in SAS/SCADA domain.
  • Knowledge of substation primary equipment & basic protection functions is desirable.
  • Behavioral & Leadership Competencies: Deliver Results - Prioritize, Act, Achieve.
  • Results orientation - drive to exceed goals & improve business practices for higher performance levels.
  • Teamwork & collaboration - actively demonstrate teamwork & facilitate collaboration.
  • Act responsibly with safety, Integrity & transparency.
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English and Arabic language is required.

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Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smar

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