Internship Project Engineer (HV)

Location:

Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan

Job ID:

R0139944

Date Posted:

2026-07-31

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY JAPAN, LTD.

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

1. ポジション概要
日立エナジージャパンのハイボルテージ事業では、遮断器や開閉装置などの高電圧製品を通じて、社会インフラに不可欠な電力の安定供給を支えています。 
本インターンシップでは、HV Project Engineerの業務を通じて、設計検討、技術課題の整理、関係者との調整・合意形成など、プロジェクトエンジニアとしての実務を体験いただきます。 

2. 主な業務内容
Project Engineerは、図面や計算結果を作成するだけでなく、設計内容が品質・コスト・納期および他工程に与える影響を考慮しながら、最適な仕様や対応策を検討・提案する役割を担います。 
インターンシップでは、実際のプロジェクト事例をもとに、設計確認の観点、課題整理の進め方、関係者との合意形成プロセスを学んでいただきます。

3. インターンシップを通じて得られる経験
本インターンシップを通じて、設計を通じてプロジェクト全体を成立させるProject Engineerの役割について、実務に近い形で学ぶことができます。
また、送変電設備という社会的責任の大きい分野において、技術的な検討や関係者との連携が、電力インフラの安定供給にどのようにつながっているかを理解する機会となります。
期間中は、担当社員がメンターとしてサポートし、設計検討の進め方や考え方についてフィードバックを行います。

4. 求められるスキル・経験

•  Excel、PowerPoint等の基本的なPCスキルをお持ちの方
• 電気・機械に関する基礎知識をお持ちの方
• 物事の論点を整理し、分かりやすく文章化できる方
• 主体性を持って新しいことにチャレンジできる方
• 新しい価値の創出に情熱を持って取り組める方
• 英語でのコミュニケーションに前向きに取り組める方

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) for AC and 1,100-kilovolt for DC. We help to enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact with following primary offerings for switchgears, circuit-breakers, generator circuit breakers, power quality products, surge arresters, disconnectors, instrument transformers and high-voltage service.

Key innovations in our High Voltage Products portfolio include active technology power quality & battery energy storage, eco-efficient switchgear, digital generator circuit-breaker, hybrid and integrated switchgear. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in areas such as ultra-high-voltage power transmission, enabling flexible smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency.

How you’ll make an impact
1. Design review processes and engineering considerations
2. Identification and resolution of technical issues
3. Interpretation of customer requirements and project specifications
4. Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder coordination
5. Communication and consensus-building throughout project execution

6. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

7. Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background
1. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
2. Fundamental knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical engineering
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to organize information logically and communi-cate ideas clearly
4. A proactive mindset and willingness to take on new challenges
5. Passion for innovation and creating new value
6. Willingness to communicate and collaborate in an English-speaking environment
7. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to work effectively across diverse teams

More about us
Working Conditions and benefits:
Working hours: 900-1730 (1hr break). Flex time is applicable.
Hybrid working style applicable.

Benefits:
1. Employment insurance, industrial injury insurance, health insurance, pension insurance
2. Paid leave
3. Bereavement leave
4. Wedding leave
5. Maternity leave
6. Spousal maternity leave
7. Parental leave
8. Nursing care leave

Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome to appl 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: Yini Cai, LinkedIn - 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yini-cai/

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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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.