Project Technical Engineering Senior Professional

Location:

Santiago, Region Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile

Job ID:

R0151343

Date Posted:

2026-11-11

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY CHILE S.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Join our engineering team and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex technical projects. In this position, you will provide technical leadership throughout the entire project lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation and delivery.

You will work closely with customers, project teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure technical excellence and project success. This is an opportunity to apply your expertise in areas such as power systems, substations, BESS solutions, data centers, or industrial automation while contributing to innovative and impactful projects.

To excel in this role, you will combine strong engineering knowledge with leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills. You will have the opportunity to mentor engineers, influence technical decisions, and help shape future engineering solutions in a global and collaborative environment.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and review technical specifications and engineering documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Identify risks and implement effective technical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams.
• Serve as the primary technical interface with customers.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers.
• Evaluate new technologies and support innovation initiatives.
• Contribute to technical strategies and future project roadmaps.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
  
  

Your Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical engineering roles within project-based environments.
• Expertise in at least one of the following areas: power systems, substations, BESS solutions, data centers, or industrial automation.
• Proven experience leading the technical execution of complex engineering projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Valid Class B driver's license.
  

More About Us

• Opportunity to work on complex and innovative engineering projects.
• Exposure to global teams and international collaboration.
• Professional development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Opportunity to mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Career growth within a global technology organization.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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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.