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Substation Automation Protection Engineer

Your responsibilities:

  • 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/ 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.
  • Acts 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.
  • 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.
  • At least 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 and Written English is mandatory.

Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2024-07-19
Reference number R0055870

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.