Lead Project Engineer

The opportunity

Ready to lead the equipment strategy behind transformational manufacturing investments? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Engineer Lead to drive the successful delivery of equipment for large-scale capital projects from concept through startup.

In this highly visible role, you will own the entire equipment workstream, ensuring critical production assets are specified, procured, installed, commissioned, and handed over safely and effectively. You'll partner with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Construction, HSE, and Supply Chain to deliver projects that support business growth and operational excellence.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in complex industrial environments, enjoys leading multiple stakeholders, and is passionate about building safe, efficient, and future-ready manufacturing operations. From supplier engagement and contractor management to startup readiness and operational handover, you will play a key role in turning strategic investments into successful production capabilities.

At Hitachi Energy, you'll have the opportunity to influence major projects, champion a culture of safety and integrity, and contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions that support a more sustainable energy future.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead equipment strategy, specification development, procurement, installation, and operational handover for major capital projects.

• Drive safety-by-design principles throughout the equipment lifecycle, ensuring compliance with HSE standards and best practices.

• Manage equipment scope, schedules, budgets, risks, and supplier performance to achieve project objectives.

• Coordinate equipment integration with facility infrastructure, utilities, and manufacturing requirements.

• Lead contractor selection, installation planning, and on-site execution to ensure safe and efficient project delivery.

• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup readiness activities.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful production ramp-up.

• Champion continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned and standardizing best practices across projects.

• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline.

• Significant experience leading equipment scope within large-scale manufacturing, industrial, or capital investment projects.

• Proven expertise in equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and contractor management.

• Strong knowledge of industrial equipment systems, facility integration, manufacturing processes, and HSE requirements.

• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams, suppliers, and external partners in a complex project environment.

• Excellent project management, risk management, leadership, and communication skills.

More about us

• At Hitachi Energy, you'll contribute to projects that advance the global transition toward a more sustainable energy future.

• We invest in continuous learning, leadership development, and career growth through global collaboration and diverse career opportunities.

• Join an inclusive workplace built on safety, integrity, innovation, and a commitment to helping people and businesses thrive.