Civil Design Engineer

The Opportunity Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business is seeking a Civil Design Project Lead / Civil Design Technical Lead to support the delivery of large-scale HVDC and energy infrastructure projects. In this role, you will coordinate civil engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, helping transform project concepts into critical facilities that support power transmission, renewable energy integration, and the modernization of electrical networks. Working within an international and multidisciplinary environment, you will collaborate with project managers, construction teams, engineering disciplines, and external design partners to deliver technically sound, safe, and high-quality solutions. Depending on project needs and your background, you may contribute to both project execution and tender activities, helping shape solutions from early planning through final delivery. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex infrastructure projects, influence engineering outcomes, support continuous improvement efforts, and contribute to the technologies that help strengthen and expand the power grid. How You'll Make an Impact Coordinate civil design activities throughout the lifecycle of major HVDC and energy infrastructure projects. Support project execution and, when applicable, tender activities for domestic and international opportunities. Ensure compliance with customer requirements, contractual commitments, industry standards, and engineering practices. Manage procurement activities and provide technical oversight of external civil engineering and design service providers. Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, and engineering deliverables to support successful project outcomes. Represent Civil Design in BIM coordination activities and multidisciplinary design reviews. Review and approve civil engineering calculations, drawings, models, specifications, and technical documentation. Support continuous improvement initiatives by sharing knowledge, improving processes, and contributing to operational development activities. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your Background Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Minimum 8 years of civil engineering experience, ideally within large industrial, infrastructure, energy, or construction projects. Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license in at least one province, with the ability to obtain licensure in additional provinces through reciprocity/comity. Knowledge of applicable engineering codes and standards, including IBC, ASCE, AISC, ACI, IEEE, NFPA, and NESC standards. Experience working in Engineering Procurement (EP) and/or Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) project environments. Familiarity with civil engineering design principles, interdisciplinary coordination, site development, and stormwater management. Experience managing engineering interfaces, external design consultants, and technical deliverables. Ability to work effectively within global, multidisciplinary, and remote project teams. More About Us At Hitachi Energy, you'll have the opportunity to work on projects that support the modernization and expansion of the global power grid while collaborating with experienced professionals and continuing to grow your technical and professional capabilities. Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry Access to learning platforms and career development programs Competitive health and retirement benefits Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

Coordinate civil design activities across the full lifecycle of large-scale HVDC and energy infrastructure projects. Manage external design partners and ensure compliance with industry standards, budgets, and project schedules.

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in industrial or energy infrastructure. Must hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) license in at least one province.

• Health Benefits • Retirement Benefits • Paid Leave • Flexible Work Arrangements • Learning Platforms • Career Development Programs

• Project managementPreferred

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• Civil Engineering Design
• Project Coordination
• BIM Coordination
• Stormwater Management
• Site Development
• Technical Oversight
• Procurement Management
• Interdisciplinary Coordination
• HVDC Infrastructure
• Engineering Calculations
• Contractual Compliance
• Technical Documentation

• Engineering
• Energy
• Construction
• Management & Leadership

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 24, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Mid-Senior level

Application method

Direct apply is available