Ingenieur principal de projet - HVDC/Senior Project Lead Engineer HVDC

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L'opportunite

L'unite d'affaires Automatisation des reseaux (Grid Automation) de Hitachi Energy est a la recherche d'un(e) Ingenieur(e) principal(e) de projet (Senior Project Lead Engineer) pour assumer la responsabilite technique de projets et d'appels d'offres complexes en HVDC (courant continu a haute tension). Dans ce role, vous coordonnerez des equipes de projet multidisciplinaires a l'echelle mondiale, agirez a titre de principal point de contact technique aupres des clients et des parties prenantes cles, et dirigerez les activites d'ingenierie depuis le developpement du projet jusqu'aux essais et a la mise en service.

Vous contribuerez a assurer la qualite technique, l'execution efficace des projets et la livraison conformement a la portee definie et aux engagements contractuels, tout en travaillant sur des technologies qui soutiennent la fiabilite et l'evolution des reseaux electriques modernes.

Ce poste offre l'occasion de travailler de facon autonome, de collaborer avec des equipes internationales, de relever des defis techniques complexes et de contribuer a des projets essentiels au transport de l'energie electrique a travers le monde.

Comment vous aurez un impact

• Agir comme principal point de contact pour les communications techniques avec les clients tout au long de l'execution des projets.
• Coordonner les activites d'ingenierie multidisciplinaires et veiller a ce que les travaux soient developpes a partir d'informations completes et exactes.
• Diriger le developpement de solutions techniques pour des projets et appels d'offres complexes en HVDC.
• Assurer l'avancement des activites d'ingenierie tout en soutenant les echeanciers, les budgets et les engagements contractuels des projets.
• Fournir un soutien technique aux activites d'essais, d'installation et de mise en service.
• Preparer la documentation de projet et veiller a la realisation des livrables relevant de votre responsabilite.
• Favoriser le respect des normes de securite et contribuer a l'identification et a l'attenuation des risques lies aux projets.
• Assurer la qualite technique et la conformite des contrats, de la documentation d'ingenierie et des livrables de projet.
• Veiller au respect des reglementations, procedures et lignes directrices internes et externes applicables.

Votre profil

• Vous devez deja posseder une autorisation de travail vous permettant de travailler pour Hitachi Energy aux Etats-Unis ou Canada.
• Diplome universitaire en genie, notamment en genie electrique ou dans un domaine connexe.
• Plus de 5 ans d'experience dans un role de leadership technique similaire.
• Une experience avec la technologie HVDC constitue un atout important.
• Capacite a coordonner les activites d'ingenierie et a gerer les responsabilites techniques au sein d'equipes de projet.
• Experience dans le soutien aux clients et aux parties prenantes sur des questions techniques tout au long du cycle de vie des projets.
• Capacite a prendre en charge les livrables techniques et a assurer des resultats de qualite.
• Excellentes aptitudes en communication et en collaboration, y compris la capacite de gerer des conversations complexes ou delicates.
• Maitrise de l'anglais, a l'oral comme a l'ecrit. La connaissance d'autres langues constitue un atout.

Ce que nous offrons

Chez Hitachi Energy, vous aurez l'occasion de travailler avec des technologies avancees de transmission d'energie, de collaborer avec des professionnels experimentes du monde entier et de poursuivre votre developpement technique et professionnel grace a des projets stimulants et porteurs de sens.

• Occasion de travailler sur des technologies innovantes qui faconnent l'avenir de l'energie.
• Environnement collaboratif regroupant des experts de l'industrie de l'energie.
• Acces a des plateformes d'apprentissage et a des programmes de developpement de carriere.
• Regime competitif d'avantages sociaux et d'epargne-retraite.
• Conges payes et modalites de travail flexibles.
• Possibilites de contribuer a des projets HVDC d'envergure mondiale et de collaborer avec des equipes internationales.
• Programme de mentorat pour faciliter l'integration et le developpement professionnel.
• Programmes destines a soutenir le bien-etre des employes et leur croissance professionnelle.

Verifications prealables a l'emploi et controles de securite

Dans le cadre du processus d'embauche, Hitachi Energy effectue des verifications prealables a l'emploi pouvant comprendre la validation de l'experience professionnelle, de la formation academique, des antecedents judiciaires et d'autres renseignements pertinents, conformement aux lois applicables.

Pour certains postes, notamment ceux impliquant l'acces a des informations sensibles, des responsabilites financieres, des donnees clients, des environnements reglementes ou des fonctions liees a la securite, des verifications additionnelles ou plus approfondies peuvent etre requises. Celles-ci peuvent inclure, sans s'y limiter, des verifications criminelles renforcees, l'examen des antecedents de credit (lorsque la loi le permet), le controle des sanctions ou d'autres mesures de diligence raisonnable adaptees aux responsabilites du poste.

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business is seeking a Senior Project Lead Engineer to take technical ownership of complex HVDC projects and tenders. In this role, you will coordinate global multidisciplinary project teams, serve as the primary technical contact for customers and key stakeholders, and guide engineering activities from project development through testing and commissioning. You will help ensure technical quality, project execution, and delivery within scope and contractual commitments while working on technologies that support the reliability and evolution of modern power systems. This role offers the opportunity to work independently, collaborate across international teams, tackle complex technical challenges, and contribute to projects that play a critical role in the transmission of electrical energy around the world.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Serve as the primary contact for technical communication with customers throughout project execution.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and ensure engineering work is developed using complete and accurate information.
• Guide the development of technical solutions for complex HVDC projects and tenders.
• Drive the completion of engineering activities while supporting project schedules, budgets, and contractual commitments.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Prepare project documentation and ensure deliverables are completed within assigned scope and responsibilities.
• Support adherence to safety standards and contribute to the mitigation of project risks.
• Ensure technical quality and compliance across contracts, engineering documentation, and project deliverables.
• 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 the United States or Canada.
• Academic degree in Engineering, such as Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar technical leadership role.
• Experience working with HVDC technology is considered an advantage.
• Ability to coordinate engineering activities and manage technical responsibilities across project teams.
• Experience supporting customers and stakeholders on technical matters throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ability to take ownership of technical deliverables and achieve quality outcomes.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to navigate challenging conversations.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal; additional languages are an asset.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you'll have the opportunity to work with advanced power transmission technologies, collaborate with experienced professionals from around the world, and continue building your technical and professional capabilities through meaningful project work.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Competitive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities to contribute to global HVDC projects and collaborate with international teams
• Mentorship support during onboarding and career development
• Employee programs designed to support well-being and professional growth

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.