Project Engineer

Location:

Lilydale, Victoria, Australia

Job ID:

R0095013

Date Posted:

2025-06-03

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Design authority for an engineering discipline with medium complexity. Complete assignments on multiple projects of moderate size or portions of major projects, cost- effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.

How you will make an impact:

• You will coordinate engineering discipline across several projects, conduct electrical design, reviews, approvals, testing and commissioning, also support and co-ordinate drafting and any site installation prepare complete project documents in one’s area of responsibility, serve as a specialist in application of advanced concepts and methods, work alongside team members assisting on the technical side of quality issues with customers and factories, directly support the factory by providing technical assistance and expertise as required.

• You will assist in preparing proposal/presentation of engineering projects/programs (provision of bills of materials, estimated engineering hours, etc.), support Contract Managers in issuing claims (new/change in scope of work, cost impact, time impact, risk quantifications etc.), provide cost effective quality solutions as per customer requirement and delivers within budget and contract and ensure adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks.

• You will create work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of responsibility, review and approve scope, budget and schedule for assignments and ensure quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost, improve effectiveness of work plan in collaboration with other functions, complete risk and opportunity assessments and ensures implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility, report any contract / quality / program / cost issues to the project manager along with recommendations for resolution.

• You will interact with customers, officials, contractors and others, attend project meetings and present specific aspects of engineering assignments, collaborate with the Supply Chain function to ensure that technical requirements for equipment or services are communicated and agreed to with potential suppliers, provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and accepts as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services.

• You will maintain network of engineering professionals and share engineering best practice across different projects and disciplines, develop, select and apply standard techniques, procedures and tools, ensure that engineering activities comply with required safety regulations and contractual requirements, report processes and tools inefficiencies and suggests ideas for improvements.

• You will coach, provide support and technical advice to colleagues, assign tasks for and directs engineers, technicians and administrative staff, may functionally lead a small team.

• 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:

• Tertiary qualifications in Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum of 5 and more years of experience & coupled with related industry experience in High Voltage equipment and in power substations.

• Substantial experience in providing (relevant discipline) engineering advice and support including functional specification development, design coordination, safety in design, constructability reviews, testing and commissioning and applying engineering quality.

• Demonstrated experience in the successful implementation of relevant standards such as Australian Engineering and Technical standards (AS/IEC). Proficient with MS Office package

• Able to draft/read drawings, strong analytical and problem-solving skills paired with a highly business savvy and result-oriented mindset. Being comfortable in ability to communicate/discuss complex technical topics with clients. Possessing a high level of self-motivation and curiosity

• Fluent in English language and good interpersonal and communication skills.

More about us:

At Hitachi Energy Australia, we offer you:

• Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.

• International working environment and empowering working culture.

• On Job Training will help you to grow and enhance your skills.

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