Protection Engineer

Location: Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Job ID: R0086125 Date Posted: 2025-03-31 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD. Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit has a comprehensive portfolio of solutions. These range from substation automation, communication networks, grid automation services, grid edge solutions to enterprise software solutions. These solutions address all key segments connected to the energy system including generation, transmission distribution, industries, transportation and infrastructure sectors. Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business unit supports 50% of the top 250 global electric utilities. Our Grid Automation hardware, software and services portfolio unites deep domain knowledge and innovative technologies that enable customers across the globe to optimize the critical systems that power, move and connect us. Together, we’re building a more productive and sustainable world. How you’ll make an impact You will have good understanding and experience with high voltage protection and control system engineering design including schematics preparation, review of engineering documents, protection relay configuration, testing commissioning/ troubleshooting. You will be responsible on substation primary equipment & basic protection functions is must. Power system, substation and MV/HV switchgear knowledge is an advantage, familiarity with substation automation systems, Remote Terminal Unit (RTU), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Gateways are desirable. You will be conversant with design tools like e-CAD or equivalent for substation layouts, cable schedules, wiring and termination charts. You will act as the champion for Hitachi Energy processes and policies, contributes to development of standard processes and work instructions by adopting Hitachi internal as well as industry best practices. You will ensure lessons learned from all execution are analyzed and conclusions are incorporated as continuous improvement actions. You will promote and enforces safe working environment by enforcing and supporting adequate HSE measures in all activities undertaken by himself & the team, follows ethics and compliances as per company guidelines. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. 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 You hold bachelor’s degree, preferable in Engineering Major in Electrical or Automation Control or similar field Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical protection domain Good verbal and written communication skills are essential, proven ability to handle customer comments and approval responses to support project manager in project engineering is a must. Native/Business level Japanese. Proficiency in both Spoken and Written English is desirable. More about us Working Conditions and benefits: Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable. Hybrid working style applicable. Benefits: Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance Paid leave Bereavement leave Wedding leave Maternity leave Spousal maternity leave Parental leave Nursing care leave Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? 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