{"id":1592156,"url":"https://alion.io/job/hitachi-project-engineer-13","title":"Project Engineer","company":{"id":129,"name":"Hitachi","domain":"hitachi.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/hitachi","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":99,"open_postings":87,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0,"repost_share":0.034,"time_to_fill_p50_days":22,"computed_at":"2026-10-01T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Tokyo, Japan"],"countries":["JP"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-30T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-30","last_verified_at":"2026-10-01T16:28:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":1,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":1},"description":"Location:\nTokyo, Tokyo, JapanJob ID:\nR0094976Date Posted:\n2026-03-06Company Name:\nHITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.Profession (Job Category):\nEngineering & ScienceJob Schedule:\nFull timeRemote:\nNoJob Description:\nThe opportunity\nHitachi 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.\nWe incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, 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.\nHow you’ll make an impact\nYou will be working on basic design for substations such as single line diagram, equipment specification, rating, capacity, environmental condition, protection system (IED), monitoring and control system (SCADA, IEC61850), DC and auxiliary power supply, power quality product (STATCOM etc.) and technical clarification with customer, factory, 3rd party etc.\n\nYou need to work on detailed design by checking each equipment drawing, checking cable connection from schematic and logic drawings, checking input/output, external communication and clarification/communication with customers.\n\nYou will do technical support as such technical presentation during pre-sales activity, technical reporting internal/ external, technical communication for factory/sub-supplier, quality clarification and witness testing at factory and customer site, any other external communication for 3rd party.\n\nYou will investigate and introduction of new technologies and product into Japan market.\n\nYou will compare and evaluation of IEC and Japanese standard to introduce Hitachi Energy product into Japan market and work on clarification and communication with customers.\n\nYou will be responsible for ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.\n\nLiving Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.\n\nYour background\nYou hold a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience.\n\nWork experience in the power electronics industrial area is preferred.\n\nKnowledge of power grid industry and business aspect, equipment and configuration, protection relay, substation monitoring and control system.\n\nKnowledge of documentation and drawing related to power grid system, JEC, JEM, JIS standard and IEC standard, electrical business act and related regulation, protection and automated control system for substation. Understand mechanical drawing and electrical schematic diagram.\n\nExperience of electrical fault calculations and protection coordination, engineering for power grid facilities, basic design and detailed engineering for substation, electrical fault calculations and protection coordination.\n\nExperience in submitting documentation for METI and/or power utility company, using ETAP or any other fault calculation SW is advantage, business communication with Japanese industrial customers, business communication with domestic and overseas suppliers.\n\nCapability of pressure self-management, mind of work as a team.\n\nCertificate and license related to electrical systems and/or engineering are advantages.\n\nFluent speaking, writing and reading in Japanese.\n\nProficiency in business level in verbal and written English.\n\nMore about us\nWorking Conditions and benefits:\nWorking hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.\nHybrid working style applicable.\nBenefits:\nEmployment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance\n\nPaid leave\n\nBereavement leaves\n\nWedding leave\n\nMaternity leave\n\nSpousal maternity leave\n\nParental leave\n\nNursing care leave\n\nAre you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to apply! Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don’t delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Ken Isarin Furutani, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nQualified 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 ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\n\nThis 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.\n\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs 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. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well asHitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.\nBackground Screening and Security Checks\nAs 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.\nFor 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. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.\nThe scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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