Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Substation & FACTS

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

106d

About The Position

Join Hitachi Energy and be part of a team that is driving the energy transition with pioneering technologies. As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will work on cutting-edge projects involving Substation, FACTS, and STATCOM technologies. You will play a crucial role in advancing sustainable energy solutions, ensuring more power reaches customers with minimal environmental impact. This is your chance to make a real impact on our communities and society while working with fantastic people and developing yourself professionally.

Requirements

• BS/M.Sc./Ph.D in Electrical Engineering and 5 or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience with FACTS or HV transmission substation solutions required.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE requirements.
• Control and Protection panel design experience preferred.
• Relay configuration knowledge is a plus.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with control and protection panel design.
• Knowledge of relay configuration.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute projects in line with customer specifications and global standards.
• Create work plans and cost estimates, ensuring quality deliverables.
• Lead the development of innovative solutions for complex projects.
• Prepare manufacturing documents and design drawings for FACTS plants.
• Coordinate electrical engineering across multiple projects.
• Conduct risk and opportunity assessments, implementing resulting actions.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning.
• Interact directly with customers, officials, contractors, and supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Benefits

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.
• Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution.
• Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.
• Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.) support.
• Special needs support and adoption assistance.
• Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).
• Employee Resource Groups (depending on location).
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree