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Electrical Design Engineer - HV Substation

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact. We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDCSubstationsFACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors. We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions. As an Electrical Design Engineer – HV Substation in Hitachi Energy, you will play a pivotal role in the successful planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects. You will bridge the gap between technical teams and project stakeholders, ensuring solutions are technically sound, meet project requirements, and align with Hitachi's high standards.
 

 How you’ll make an impact:

  • You will provide expert technical guidance and support to project teams throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to implementation and post-launch, collaborate with stakeholders to gather, analyze, and define technical requirements. Translate business needs into detailed technical specifications and architectural designs and oversee and contribute to the technical development, integration, and testing of solutions, ensuring adherence to design specifications and quality standards.

  • You will identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks. Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve complex technical issues and ensure project continuity, prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including design documents, test plans, and operational manuals and provide regular technical progress reports to project managers and stakeholders and interface with external vendors and internal Hitachi teams to ensure seamless technical integration and successful project outcomes.

  • You will implement and enforce technical quality assurance processes, ensuring deliverables meet Hitachi's standards for performance, scalability, and reliability.

  • You will stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices. Propose and implement innovative technical solutions to enhance project efficiency and outcomes.

  • 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 or master’s degree in electrical engineering.

  • Minimum 5 years in technical engineering roles within substation projects, including system integration, testing, and deployment.

  • Strong knowledge of high-voltage substation products, engineering principles, and proficiency in tools/software (e.g., CAD, simulation, programming).

  • Proven ability to manage technical aspects of complex projects and handle multiple priorities under pressure.

  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and capability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

  • Proactive, detail-oriented, communication, team player with strong interpersonal skills and results-driven mindset.

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.

Location Petaling Jaya, Selangor,Malaysia
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2026-04-17
Reference number R0113365

About Hitachi Energy

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.