Project Engineer

Hitachi•Mount Pleasant, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer manages engineering orders for high-voltage service products from initial requirements through production release. The role prepares designs, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, drawings, bills of materials, and production instructions, ensuring parts lists are complete and accurate. The engineer works with Production, Sales, and other engineering team members to communicate order updates, address technical inquiries, and support timely execution of standard and emergency orders. The position also develops knowledge across the service portfolio, prepares technical instructions, supports SAP part-number and bill-of-material activities, and identifies opportunities to improve engineering processes. It is office-based in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate.

Requirements

Must already have work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering.
Three to five years of project engineering or related experience.
Ability to work independently with general supervision and address difficult, typically non-complex problems.
Proactive and collaborative approach, with a commitment to conducting business with safety and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Dead Tank Breakers (DTB), Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS), and other high-voltage systems is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Create engineering orders and ensure generated parts lists are complete and accurate.
Prepare designs, specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production-order bills of materials, and production instructions.
Create and modify electrical and mechanical drawings and engraving templates based on made-to-order and engineering-order requirements.
Develop cost-effective engineered products that meet sales-order requirements while eliminating non-value-added costs from parts lists.
Take ownership of assigned engineering orders, provide weekly status updates, and support the rapid execution of emergency orders.
Collaborate with Production and Sales to prepare engineering orders and create new customer offerings.
Support SAP part-number loading and bill-of-material creation, respond to technical inquiries, and prepare parts-kit specifications and standard operating procedure instructions.
Build product knowledge, improve engineering processes, and provide technical support and training to other engineering team members.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.