Lead Electrical Engineer

The Lead Electrical Engineer provides engineering authority in system design and studies for projects and tenders involving substations, power plants, FACTS, and power-quality solutions. The role executes engineering assignments for projects of varying complexity, coordinates with engineering, tendering, project, procurement, design, consulting, and customer teams, and supports delivery of complete power-system solutions.

Responsibilities include high-voltage equipment specification, design studies, grid-integration and dynamic-performance analysis, multidisciplinary engineering development, and construction support through installation, commissioning, and start-up. Candidates should hold a B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience, have 5–10 years of relevant experience, and be proficient with power-system simulation tools and international standards.

• Specify high-voltage power-system components, including transformers, CTs, VTs, capacitors, and reactors

• Conduct substation insulation coordination, protection design, switching and transient overvoltage analysis, and lightning studies

• Perform grid-integration and dynamic-performance studies for renewable energy, FACTS, and HVDC applications

• Lead multidisciplinary engineering development and coordinate designs with consortium partners

• Support installation, commissioning, start-up, technical issue resolution, and contract claims

• B.E. or B.Tech in Electrical Engineering and/or 5-10 years of relevant work experience

• Knowledge of ETAP, PSCAD, PSS/E, MATLAB, DIgSILENT, and RTDS

• Knowledge of international standards such as IEEE, IEC, and CIGRE

• Strong English and Thai communication skills

• Ability to work independently, apply established standards, and take ownership of assignments

Hitachi Energy states that its recruitment process uses digital and automated tools for application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. Pre-employment background checks may include employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information.