Automation Commissioning Junior Engineer | Raleigh, United States of America

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

401(k) Matching

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Family Care

Hybrid Work Environment

Permissive Time Off

Employee Development

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is hiring an Automation Commissioning Junior Engineer in Raleigh, NC. You will support testing, integration, and commissioning of substation automation systems, gaining hands-on field experience and mentorship from seasoned engineers.

You will develop knowledge in substation automation, grid infrastructure, SCADA environments, and communication protocols. This entry‑level role offers exposure to high‑voltage energy systems and future career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships are considered.
• Basic understanding of electric power systems or electrical fundamentals.
• Interest in substation automation, grid systems, or field engineering.
• Willingness to travel extensively, up to 80%, for on-site commissioning activities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
• Assist with the testing and commissioning of substation automation systems.
• Perform signal checks and verification activities to support system validation.
• Support the integration and configuration of automation systems.
• Develop knowledge of communication protocols including IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus.
• Assist with project documentation and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and customers during commissioning and testing activities.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to a culture of safety, integrity, and accountability.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field

Tools

IEC 61850

DNP3

Modbus

Job description

Automation Commissioning Junior Engineer

Are you ready to launch your career in the power industry and gain hands‑on experience supporting the infrastructure that powers communities? As an Automation Commissioning Junior Engineer, you will support the testing, integration, and commissioning of substation automation systems used across modern power grids. Through structured training, mentorship, and real-world field experience, you will develop technical knowledge in substation automation, grid infrastructure, SCADA environments, communication protocols, and commissioning practices. Working alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and customers, you will help ensure automation systems are installed, configured, tested, and validated according to project requirements and safety standards. This role offers significant exposure to high‑voltage energy systems, renewable integration, and advanced automation technologies while providing a pathway to build a long‑term career in the evolving energy sector. If you are energized by learning in the field, collaborating with others, and contributing to reliable and modern power systems, this is an opportunity to develop valuable skills while supporting critical energy infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Opportunity

Are you ready to launch your career in the power industry and gain hands‑on experience supporting the infrastructure that powers communities? As an Automation Commissioning Junior Engineer, you will support the testing, integration, and commissioning of substation automation systems used across modern power grids. Through structured training, mentorship, and real‑world field experience, you will develop technical knowledge in substation automation, grid infrastructure, SCADA environments, communication protocols, and commissioning practices. Working alongside experienced engineers, project managers, and customers, you will help ensure automation systems are installed, configured, tested, and validated according to project requirements and safety standards. This role offers significant exposure to high‑voltage energy systems, renewable integration, and advanced automation technologies while providing a pathway to build a long‑term career in the evolving energy sector. If you are energized by learning in the field, collaborating with others, and contributing to reliable and modern power systems, this is an opportunity to develop valuable skills while supporting critical energy infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities.
• Assist with the testing and commissioning of substation automation systems.
• Perform signal checks and verification activities to support system validation.
• Support the integration and configuration of automation systems.
• Develop knowledge of communication protocols including IEC 61850, DNP3, and Modbus.
• Assist with project documentation and reporting activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, project teams, and customers during commissioning and testing activities.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to a culture of safety, integrity, and accountability.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience; internships are considered.
• Basic understanding of electric power systems or electrical fundamentals.
• Interest in substation automation, grid systems, or field engineering.
• Willingness to travel extensively, up to 80%, for on‑site commissioning activities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with customers and multidisciplinary teams.

More About Us

In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience with substation automation systems, grid infrastructure, commissioning practices, and advanced power system technologies while working alongside experienced professionals across the energy industry.

• 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)
• Hybrid Work Environment: This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in‑office and remote collaboration based on business needs.
• Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement On‑Site

Experience Entry Level

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-11-12

Reference number R0135239

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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