Associate Project Engineer (Graduate Programme 2027)

About the role

HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD. is recruiting a graduate Associate Project Engineer for its Grid Integration business unit in Tokyo. The business has delivered more than 4,000 projects over 15 years across transmission and substation applications, covering HVDC, substations, FACTS, grid and power quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and semiconductors. The position is full-time, with a 9:00-17:30 schedule (1-hour break), flex time, and a hybrid working style.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out basic design work for substations, including single-line diagrams, equipment specifications, ratings, capacities and environmental conditions.
• Technically support reporting to internal and external parties and communicate with factories and sub-suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Required profile

• Student graduating in 2027 with a degree in an electrical engineering-related field.
• At least business-level Japanese (N1); basic English is sufficient.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

Required skills

• Nice to have: basic knowledge of power grid equipment and configuration, protection relays, substation monitoring and control systems, and documentation and drawings for power grid systems.

What we offer

• Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance and pension insurance.
• Paid leave, bereavement leave, wedding leave, maternity leave, spousal maternity leave and parental leave.
• Nursing care leave.