Senior Systems Engineer

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.

How you’ll make an impact You will lead technical discussions and solution architecture for SCADA/EMS systems, ensuring alignment with JIEMS-specific requirements.

You will coordinate closely with Product Development and Technical Leads to guarantee on-schedule delivery of software releases and achievement of system integration milestones.

You will support Factory and Site Acceptance Testing, and actively contribute to system commissioning and training initiatives.

You will 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.

Being Solution Consultants you will be allocated with 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.

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

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

• You hold a 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.

• 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.

• Above basic level in spoken and written Japanese.

• Fluent in spoken and written English.

• 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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