Senior Primary Substation Engineer

Hitachi • Raleigh, NC

125d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we're not just building infrastructure—we're engineering smarter, more resilient power systems that fuel progress across North America. As a Senior Primary Substation Engineer in our Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working with Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) to optimize grid performance and stability. This is your chance to join a global leader in grid integration, where your expertise will directly impact the reliability and sustainability of the power grid. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, leverage cutting-edge tools like Revit and BIM, and engage with customers and suppliers to deliver high-impact solutions. Whether it's designing HV substations, performing electro-mechanical calculations, or coordinating complex projects, your work will help ensure that clean, efficient energy reaches communities across the continent.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 5-10 years of experience in mechanical/electrical engineering
• Strong knowledge of NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards
• Experience with FACTS or HV substations
• Proficiency in Revit and Autodesk Construction Cloud
• Skilled in electro-mechanical calculations and plant design
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for high-voltage transmission substation projects
• Develop station layouts, grounding plans, and lightning protection systems
• Perform mechanical calculations for structural steel, illumination, and magnetic fields
• Create and manage 3D models using Revit and BIM tools
• Coordinate with electrical, civil, and system engineering teams
• Review vendor drawings and ensure alignment with project specs
• Support testing, installation, and commissioning activities
• Engage directly with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• 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
• Industry: Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree