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Location: Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America Job ID: R0099192 Date Posted: 2025-11-07 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Job Title: Senior Project Engineer (HV Breakers) The opportunity Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior Project Engineer (HV Breakers) and lead the design and implementation of engineering projects focused on high voltage switchgear. This role offers a unique chance to work independently, manage complex projects, and coach lower-level professionals. You'll be responsible for preparing designs, modifying customer-specific solutions, and ensuring the successful execution of customer orders. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact by driving innovation, solving complex problems, and enhancing customer satisfaction in a dynamic and supportive environment. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines How you'll make an impact Act as a technical leader for customer orders and responsible countries. Generate BOM in ERP for customer orders, working closely with team members. Understand and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics. Review and understand mechanical designs and drawings in 3D design tools like Creo. Collaborate with design and secondary engineers to review 2D and 3D drawings. Review customer specifications at the order design stage. Support production teams with technical queries. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements. Your background Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. 6-8 years of experience with high voltage switchgear (66kV and above). Knowledge of relevant international standards (e.g., IEEE, ANSI, IEC). Proficiency in ERP software is an added advantage. Understanding of manufacturing drawings and electrical schematics. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. More about us At Hitachi Energy, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can grow and develop. We value safety and integrity, taking responsibility for our actions while caring for our colleagues and the business. Join us and be part of a team that is powering good for a sustainable energy future. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Protected veterans and 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. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. 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 smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.