Senior Lead Project Engineer

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

At Hitachi Energy, we’re not just building systems—we’re powering the future. As a Senior Lead Project Engineer in our Power Conversion Systems (PCS) group, you’ll be at the heart of the energy transition, leading technical execution for cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), microgrids, and renewable applications. Based in Raleigh, NC, this role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects that span remote microgrids, grid-scale storage, and commercial energy systems. You’ll be the technical anchor for projects of medium to high complexity, guiding design, engineering, and delivery from concept to commissioning. Whether it’s shaping SCADA systems, optimizing inverter-based controls, or collaborating with supply chain and customers, your work will directly influence how energy is generated, stored, and distributed. This is more than a job—it’s a mission. You’ll join a team of innovators and problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering solutions that matter. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, grow your expertise, and help shape a more sustainable grid, Hitachi Energy is where your impact begins.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience in power systems, energy storage, or power electronics; or Master’s degree in engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SCADA systems and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP).
• Strong technical aptitude in electrical engineering and industrial software.
• Familiarity with renewable and thermal generation technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of BESS and renewable energy projects.
• Review and approve design deliverables and project documentation.
• Configure control systems and SCADA software for energy applications.
• Support proposal development and respond to RFIs and RFPs.
• Collaborate with supply chain to evaluate and approve technical solutions.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Interface with customers to deliver tailored engineering solutions.
• Share technical knowledge and support internal training and testing.
• 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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees