Project Technical Engineer Professional

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of sustainable power with cutting‑edge technologies that drive the global energy transition. As a Project Lead Engineer for Electromechanical Engineering, you’ll join our NAM Grid Quality Solutions team, working on transformative projects that enhance power system stability and efficiency. Your work will help to strengthen the US grid and deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to communities across North America.

If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a collaborative, forward‑thinking team, this is your moment to shine. This is a hybrid role based in Raleigh, NC.

• Lead primary engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for Primary Engineering.
• Drive innovation and cost‑effective solutions in proposals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contract standards.
• Support commissioning and construction phases.
• Evaluate risks and implement mitigation strategies with Project Manager Engineering.
• Promote continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Develop base and detailed design documents and drawings based on customer requirements.
• Lead the development of new solutions for complex projects.
• Drive the completion of all engineering activities on projects.
• Create work plans and cost estimates, ensuring quality deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in electromechanical engineering.
• Strong proficiency in developing single‑line diagrams, layout, and detailed design for various bus configurations.
• Knowledge in substation design calculations, including grounding, short‑circuit forces, cable ampacity, cable and conduit schedules, auxiliary AC and DC design and related engineering software tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards, and high‑voltage air‑insulated and gas‑insulated substation technologies.
• Experience working with FACTS technologies such as synchronous condensers, STATCOM, SVC, and series capacitors.
• Background in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% both domestically and internationally.
• Must have valid work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Proficient in BIM/Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Revit for 3D modeling.
• Possesses a Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain one.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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