Location:

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Job ID:

R0116155

Date Posted:

2026-01-21

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and solution architecture for SCADA/EMS systems, ensuring alignment with JIEMS-specific requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Product Development and Technical Leads to guarantee on-schedule delivery of software releases and achievement of system integration milestones.
• Support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, and actively contribute to system commissioning and training initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive technical instructions, procedures, and project engineering documents to clearly communicate all technical information and requirements to both internal and external stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for client technical inquiries within assigned domains or as otherwise designated. The Solution Consultant is tasked with maintaining strong coordination between the End-User, Customer, and HE design teams.
• Solution Consultants are allocated project implementation responsibilities in their fields of expertise and are expected to operate from the customer project office (SIBU). These duties ensure effective communication and facilitate seamless project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Power Systems Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in SCADA/EMS system implementation and maintenance.
• Experience with EMS modeling tools (SCADA, Network, Generation) and display building tools is a plus.

Language & Cultural Requirements

• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Above basic level in spoken and written Japanese.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal experts and external stakeholders.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently in a dynamic project environment.

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? Welcome to apply! Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested – don’t delay, apply today!  All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Ken-Isarin Furutani, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/isarin-furutani-2036b8b5/.

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