: Project Management Engineering, Construction & Commissioning Specialist

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At Hitachi Energy, we are transforming the grid as a global leader in Grids and Power Quality Solutions, assisting utilities and industries worldwide in enhancing grid stability, increasing capacity, and reducing environmental impact. We are seeking a Project Manager Engineering to join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team. This role involves leading multidisciplinary engineering efforts on high-impact projects that will shape the future of energy. The Project Manager will manage the entire engineering scope of Air Insulated and Gas Insulated Substation projects, from concept through commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and seamless execution. The position requires acting as the technical lead, collaborating with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and consortium partners, and driving innovation in system design, coordinating resources, and supporting installation and commissioning to deliver smarter, more resilient power systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of relevant experience in power systems or grid integration
• Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain
• Deep knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE standards
• Experience with Transmission High-Voltage substations and FACTS technologies
• Background in Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering activities across the lifecycle of AIS and GIS projects
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners
• Support proposal efforts with innovative, cost-effective solutions
• Define project tasks, schedules, and quality metrics
• Evaluate risks and opportunities to optimize project outcomes
• Provide technical support during installation and commissioning
• Act as the primary technical interface for stakeholders
• Drive continuous process improvements across engineering functions
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Benefits

• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: (Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees