Senior Project Engineer | Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States of America - Military Veterans
at Hitachi Energy
Job Title: Senior Project Engineer (HV Breakers)
The opportunity
Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior Project Engineer (HV Breakers) and lead the design and implementation of engineering projects focused on high voltage switchgear. This role offers a unique chance to work independently, manage complex projects, and coach lower-level professionals. You'll be responsible for preparing designs, modifying customer-specific solutions, and ensuring the successful execution of customer orders. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact by driving innovation, solving complex problems, and enhancing customer satisfaction in a dynamic and supportive environment.
How you'll make an impact
- Act as a technical leader for customer orders and responsible countries.
- Generate BOM in ERP for customer orders, working closely with team members.
- Understand and interpret circuit diagrams and schematics.
- Review and understand mechanical designs and drawings in 3D design tools like Creo.
- Collaborate with design and secondary engineers to review 2D and 3D drawings.
- Review customer specifications at the order design stage.
- Support production teams with technical queries.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to understand customer requirements.
Your background
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 6-8 years of experience with high voltage switchgear (66kV and above).
- Knowledge of relevant international standards (e.g., IEEE, ANSI, IEC).
- Proficiency in ERP software is an added advantage.
- Understanding of manufacturing drawings and electrical schematics.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
More about us
At Hitachi Energy, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where you can grow and develop. We value safety and integrity, taking responsibility for our actions while caring for our colleagues and the business. Join us and be part of a team that is powering good for a sustainable energy future.
Mount Pleasant, PA

Advancing a sustainable energy future for all
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. Our North American headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina employs more than 4,600 in both manufacturing and office locations throughout the region.
At Hitachi Energy, our greatest asset is diversity among our employees. We are proud to be partnering with RecruitMilitary to better serve and support the veterans in our communities and within our organization. We foster diversity through our Military and Allies employee resource group, strategic partnerships, and ongoing education. Our team made up of talented individuals from various genders, cultures, and backgrounds, plays a significant role in our mission of advancing a sustainable energy future for all.