Project Lead Engineer

The opportunity

You, as a Primary Engineer – GIS, will be part of Hitachi Energy’s High Voltage Business based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. You will be responsible for primary engineering of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), actively contributing to projects by developing optimized solutions that meet technical requirements. The role focuses on reducing lead time and cost while ensuring the highest quality of deliverables.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Preparing electrical and gas single-line diagrams, planning layouts, and section drawings based on tender documents and customer specifications.

• Creating technical particulars for GIS and high-voltage equipment such as breakers and disconnectors for customer submission.

• Reviewing deliverables before client submission and preparing technical documentation for procurement of current and voltage transformers.

• Participating in customer and project review meetings, adhering to detailed project plans to ensure timely delivery.

• Developing optimized solutions that benefit both the customer and Hitachi Energy, while coordinating with civil, steel, and application engineers from Hitachi Energy or EPC partners.

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree or 3-year diploma in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in GIS.

• Hands-on experience with 3D tools such as ProE / CREO, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

• Knowledge of international standards such as IEC/ANSI for high-voltage GIS products.

• Experience in preparing GIS layouts for various voltage levels and understanding design variances.

• Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.