Hitachi ABB Power Grids

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Hitachi Energy is seeking to fill one position for a Project Engineer for its Mount Pleasant, PA location. This role is responsible for performing a variety of complex engineering assignments requiring in-depth knowledge High Voltage Substations and Equipment, plus an understanding of related disciplines to cost effectively achieve objectives. Technical leader on full-service packages that require HV product replacements, substation arrangement modification or expansion, including but not limited to High Voltage Circuit Breakers, Instrument Transformers, Gas Insulated Substations, Protection and Control and auxiliary systems. Proactively seek and implement initiatives to improve operations and increase customer satisfaction. Do you love challenges and innovation on the job then we want to talk to you!

Your responsibilities

• Be a matter expert for the HV Service business for switchgear arrangements, protection and control, system engineering.
• Participate on kick-off meetings and assume technical leadership for projects under own responsibility.
• Prepare statement of work, specifications, basic design, BOMs, test plans and related engineering documents in accordance with requirements, established formats and general instructions.
• Design and develop models to optimize project requirements and apply advanced computer programs to effectively meet requirements and resolve problems.
• Analyze, design, and evaluate systems, products, or components, including High Voltage Circuit Breakers, Instrument Transformers, Gas Insulated Substations, Protection and Control and auxiliary systems.
• Modify or mark-up drawings as required, communicate with drafters (in-house or outsourced) as to produce detailed and high-quality drawing packages.
• Act as principal investigator or lead a group of engineers investigating problems, developing solutions and preparing related recommendations and reports. Lead or assist High Voltage Service with root cause analysis of product or system failures
• Collaborates on project installation, commissioning, and site activities, clarifying potential issues or providing solutions to correct engineering errors. Provides technical support to commissioning and start-up activities.
• Conduct economic studies and prepare or lead the preparation of specifications, proposals for contracts, licensing, and safety documents, and obtain required approvals.
• Represent the group in meetings and conferences; interact with customers to resolve significant technical issues and develop related action plans.
• Provide sporadic sales support with engineering estimates. Assists in performing engineering risk analysis before submitting proposal.
• Supports Contract Manager in issuing claims (new scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications, etc.)
• Implement and propose actions to improve quality and project margins, and reduction of COPQ - Cost of Poor Quality.

Your background

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering plus 5 or more years of experience with power systems, high voltage substation equipment and protection & control.
• Knowledge of Power Systems, Substations and High Voltage equipment (69kV..800kV),
• Requires ability to interface effectively, internally and with customers.
• Willingness to travel as needed 10-20%.
• Position is based at our Mount Pleasant, PA location. Hiring manager open to remote work a few days a week.
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More about us

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 are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.dol.go v/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/ posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. 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 Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-NAM1

Publication date

2022-02-10

Reference Number

US52280424_E8