FACTS Control Network and HMI/SCADA Engineer

Hitachi•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Hitachi Energy is seeking a FACTS HMI/SCADA Network Engineer to join their Power Quality Solutions team. This role involves contributing to the design, development, testing, and deployment of advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI), SCADA, and industrial network solutions for complex power system projects. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and industry experts to deliver innovative control and monitoring systems. The position requires ensuring compliance with regulations and offers an opportunity to work with industry-leading technologies, support commissioning activities across North America, and contribute to Hitachi Energy's MACH control platform and Station Operating and Monitoring Systems. The industry's growth provides strong opportunities for career development and professional growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or a related field required.
Minimum 5 years of experience in HMI, SCADA, industrial automation, networking, or related engineering environments.
Experience with MicroSCADA, Zenon (COPA-DATA), InTouch, or equivalent HMI/SCADA platforms.
Strong knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, TCP/IP, IEC 61850, and related technologies.
Understanding of power grid automation, process automation, network security, and cybersecurity principles.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, SCADA/HMI certifications, CompTIA Security+, or other cybersecurity credentials are advantageous.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and verify HMI and SCADA applications for FACTS and power electronics projects.
Develop secure industrial network architectures for SCADA and HMI systems.
Assess customer network requirements and translate technical specifications into project solutions.
Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities.
Evaluate and strengthen cybersecurity measures for control system networks and communications.
Manage project deliverables including schedules, documentation, technical reviews, risk management, and change management.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives while supporting key project performance metrics such as quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.