Senior Technical Project Engineer (Automation and Communication)

Location:

Bangkok, Thailand

Job ID:

R0148112

Date Posted:

2026-10-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY (THAILAND) LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Lead the technical engineering execution of Automation and Communication projects, acting as the Project Technical Lead Engineer for assigned projects. Translate customer requirements and contract specifications into a clear, cost-effective Hitachi Energy technical solution concept; plan and coordinate engineering tasks; review detailed engineering deliverables; support testing, FAT, installation, commissioning, SAT, as-built documentation and project close-out feedback. Ensure that technical quality, safety, customer acceptance, cost, schedule, risk and contractual technical requirements are managed throughout the full project lifecycle.

How you’ll make an impact:
1. Technical project leadership

Lead the technical execution of assigned Automation and Communication projects from project handover to final close-out. Understand customer requirements, define a practical solution approach, guide the engineering team, and help ensure the project is delivered safely, on time and with the expected quality.

2. Customer and project support

Act as the main technical contact for assigned projects. Support customer discussions, clarify requirements, explain the proposed solution in simple terms, and help resolve technical questions with the Project Manager and project team.

3. Design coordination and review

Coordinate project design activities and review key engineering outputs to ensure they are complete, consistent and aligned with the agreed project scope. Help the team avoid rework by confirming important decisions early with the customer and internal stakeholders.

4. Testing, site and acceptance support

Support project testing, customer acceptance activities, installation and commissioning by helping the team prepare, resolve issues and confirm readiness before major project milestones.

5. Risk, issue and change support

Identify project risks, open points, customer changes and technical issues early. Work with the Project Manager and team to agree practical actions, follow up closure and reduce impact on cost, schedule and quality.

6. Documentation and project close-out

Ensure project documents are updated, reviewed and properly handed over at each stage. Support final documentation, capture lessons learned and share improvement ideas for future projects.

7. Team guidance and continuous improvement

Guide engineers working on the project, encourage good collaboration, and support knowledge sharing across teams. Contribute to improving standard ways of working, templates and project execution practices.

8. Safety and integrity

Follow and promote safe, responsible and ethical working practices in all project activities, including office, testing and site work.

Your background:

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification in electrical, automation, communication, power systems or a related field.
• Typically 5-10+ years of relevant project engineering experience, preferably in power, automation, communication or infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of project execution, customer requirements, engineering coordination, testing support and site support.
• Ability to review technical documents, ask the right questions, coordinate with stakeholders and drive actions to closure.
• Strong communication, ownership, problem-solving and documentation skills.
• Good working knowledge of common office and collaboration tools. Training will be provided for company-specific tools, templates and in-house processes.

More about us:

We offer

At Hitachi Energy Thailand, we offer a suite of employee benefits to complement our pay offering, supporting employees’ financial, physical and mental wellbeing:

• 1 month of guaranteed bonus (Fix bonus) plus Performance Bonus. (Depending on employee’s performance result and Business performance).
• 10 days annual leave (Service year 0-5), 15 days annual leave (Service year 6-10), flexible working policy, flexibility working time.
• Benefit according to local standards: Heath-care insurance benefits to employees and their dependents, annual health checkup, Provident Funds (employees can contribute up to 15%).
• Growth possibility:  Learning and development platform, career movement opportunity within organization.
• Possibility to gain experience in international environment.

Please be advised that the benefits provided may differ depending on the employee’s country of hire.

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

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.