Project coordinator

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Coordinator to support the execution and delivery of projects within the High Voltage Product group. In this role, you will work closely with project stakeholders to coordinate project activities, maintain project documentation, monitor schedules, support contract compliance, and help ensure projects are completed in accordance with contractual requirements. You will collaborate with engineering, customers, commercial teams, logistics teams, and service teams throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and execution through project closure. The position also involves coordinating approvals, managing project-related documentation, supporting customer communications, monitoring scope changes, and facilitating activities such as factory acceptance testing, invoicing, dispatch, installation, testing, commissioning, and payment follow-up. This role contributes to effective project delivery while supporting Hitachi Energy’s standards, procedures, and values.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Execute projects in accordance with contract scope, schedules, contractual conditions, and company procedures.
• Review project contracts and support awareness of contract terms, conditions, risks, and performance factors.
• Plan, monitor, and control project activities, including project handover, execution planning, and project closeout activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project scheduling and milestone coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, master document lists, and SAP records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with engineering teams and customers to secure timely approvals of drawings and project documents and resolve project-related issues.
• Support customer communications, monitor scope change requests, and coordinate approvals related to schedule extensions and additional costs.
• Coordinate activities related to factory acceptance testing, invoicing, logistics, installation, testing, commissioning, payment collection, and final project handover.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 4-5 years of experience in project management, preferably involving High Voltage (AIS) Switchgear products.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to plan multiple projects and working knowledge of Gantt-based project planning methods.
• Frequent communication with internal and external partners, customers, and stakeholders located outside Quebec. Knowledge of English, in addition to French, is required to fulfill the operational requirements of the role and ensure effective collaboration and client service.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you will have opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects while continuing to develop your professional skills and experience.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies shaping the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

In compliance with Ontario’s Pay Transparency requirements, the expected compensation for this role is:

Salary Range: $80,000– $105,000