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Hitachi Energy

Primary Lead Engineer US

Princeton, NJ

General Information:

Hitachi Energy is seeking for a Primary Lead Engineer US for its South, Brunswick Location.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Responsibility for the technical and standard-compliant technical project execution as well as fulfillment of the project targets (Deadlines, Costs and proper goals).
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
  • Responsibility for recording of project quality costs.
  • Responsibility for scheduling and technical coordination of activities in connection with upstream and downstream departments.
  • Responsibility for compliance with applicable standards and regulations, in particular the standards ISO 9001 (QM system), 14001 (Environmental management) and OHSAS 18001 (occupational safety).
  • Independent, well-structured and autonomous way of working. Self-control of his work and associated actions.
  • Following the internal specifications according to engineering process such as process list and engineering guideline.
  • Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
  • No previous experience needed
  • Any experience in power grids or switchgears is a plus

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Your Background:

  • Leading the technical GIS project with active usage of the corresponding design and project management tools while adhering to the defined processes.
  • 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.
    Capture and implement the technical project requirements according to Hitachi Energy sales and customer specifications.
  • Overlook the creation of substation layouts and base design documents as a basis for technical customer meetings.
  • Leading of technical customer meetings. Technical expertise and development of solutions with and at the customers location. Correspondingly associated with sporadic travel activities.
  • Manage the creation of all necessary information and documents for material ordering, fabrication and factory and on-site installation.
  • Leading Design Optimizations and Cost Savings with the defined Design-to-Value process.
  • Initiation of plant specific special designs if customer specification can't be executed/implemented out of the existing portfolio.
  • Outsourcing, monitoring and leading of defined engineering activities towards Hitachi Energy CH as well as INOPC (India).
  • Initiation and handover of technical information and documents for starting construction and final documentation.
  • The job owner lives an innovative and performance-oriented thinking as well as following the values of Hitachi Energy and makes a personal contribution to a good working atmosphere.
  • Technical support and responsibility for your projects until end of site installation.
  • Improving and reporting of your project- and NCC costs.

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Client-provided location(s): South Brunswick Township, NJ, USA
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-77953
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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