Primary Engineer

Location:

Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

Job ID:

R0148656

Date Posted:

2026-10-22

Company Name:

PT. HITACHI SAKTI ENERGY INDONESIA

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

At Hitachi Energy, we're advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure. We are seeking an experienced Primary Engineer to join our Engineering team and play a key role in delivering complex projects.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of high-voltage substations and primary electrical systems, ensuring technical excellence and compliance with customer specifications.
• Prepare and review engineering deliverables including single-line diagrams, equipment layouts, grounding designs, and technical specifications.
• Perform technical assessments, feasibility studies, and engineering calculations to support project execution.
• Collaborate with project managers, customers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior engineers and designers.
• Support equipment selection, procurement activities, and technical bid evaluations.
• Identify engineering risks and implement mitigation strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and Hitachi Energy quality processes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, innovation, and engineering best practices.

Your Background

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years' experience in primary engineering within transmission, distribution, or utility-scale power projects.
• Strong knowledge of high-voltage substations, switchgear, transformers, busbar arrangements, grounding systems, and electrical plant design.
• Experience delivering engineering solutions for EPC, utility, renewable energy, or industrial projects.
• Proficiency with engineering design tools and software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bentley applications, or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced project environment.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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