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About the Role

Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the energy system, supporting key segments like generation, transmission, distribution, industries, transportation, and infrastructure. Our solutions are utilized by 50% of the top 250 global electric utilities, optimizing critical systems that power, move, and connect us to build a more productive and sustainable world.

Responsibilities

Design high voltage protection and control systems, including schematic creation, technical document review, protection relay configuration, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Provide technical support for substation primary equipment and protection systems, leveraging knowledge of power systems, substations, and MV/HV switchgear.
Support the design, implementation, and operation of substation automation systems, RTUs, PLCs, and gateways.
Create and manage design documents such as substation layouts, cable schedules, wiring diagrams, and termination charts using e-CAD or equivalent tools.
Promote Hitachi Energy's processes and policies, contributing to the development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting internal and industry best practices.
Analyze lessons learned from project execution and incorporate them into continuous improvement actions to enhance quality, efficiency, and processes.
Promote and enforce a safe working environment by implementing HSE measures, adhering to ethics and compliance guidelines.
Ensure compliance with all applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Embody Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions and contributing to team and business success.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
Minimum of 1 year of practical experience in electrical engineering.
Experience with protection relays and protection control systems is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage customer comments and approval processes.
Ability to support project managers in project engineering tasks.
Native or business-level Japanese language proficiency.
Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking) is desirable.

Skills

High voltage protection and control system engineering design
Schematics preparation
Technical document review
Protection relay configuration
Testing and commissioning
Troubleshooting
Substation primary equipment knowledge
Power system knowledge
Substation knowledge
MV/HV switchgear knowledge
Substation automation systems
RTU (Remote Terminal Unit)
PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
Gateways
e-CAD or equivalent design tools
Communication skills
Project engineering support

Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Work Type

Full time
Hybrid working style applicable

Experience Level

Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Automation, or a similar field

Benefits

Employment insurance
Industrial injury insurance
Health insurance
Pension insurance
Paid leave
Bereavement leave
Wedding leave
Maternity leave
Spousal maternity leave
Parental leave
Nursing care leave

About the Company

Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit has a comprehensive portfolio of 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.

Equal Opportunity

Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability.
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.
Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
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.