Control/Cyber Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in North Carolina is looking for a candidate to support the development of control solutions for Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) and High Voltage DC (HVDC) projects. You will work on hardware and software solutions, contribute to design and documentation, and assist with factory testing and site commissioning.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a blend of field service, project engineering, and customer support experience. Opportunities for career development and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Work authorization in the US for Hitachi Energy.
• 0-3 years in Field Service, Project Engineering, or Customer Support.
• Experience in development of software for user interface components.

Responsibilities

• Develop interface and communication solutions for FACTS and HVDC.
• Create drawings and support layouts for installations.
• Configure PCs and participate in design reviews.

Skills

User interface development

Network configuration

Cybersecurity understanding

Project engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

TCP/IP

Virtualization technology

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will support the development of control solutions for Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) and High Voltage DC (HVDC) projects within Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business. You will help develop interface and communication hardware and software solutions used in installations, while contributing to drawings, site layouts, PC and network configuration, design reviews, documentation, factory acceptance testing, and site commissioning. Your work will connect engineering development with field execution, helping projects move from design through delivery and startup. By supporting control development, communication networks, cybersecurity processes, and safe project execution, you will contribute to the reliability, safety, and performance of critical grid infrastructure while building hands‑on experience in advanced power transmission applications.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop interface and communication hardware and software solutions for FACTS and HVDC installations.
• Create drawings that support layouts and site designs.
• Configure PCs from both an operating system and network perspective.
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to project development activities.
• Prepare detailed documentation to support created controls.
• Take ownership of customer-related issues and drive them to completion with internal and external suppliers and team members.
• Support factory acceptance testing, site construction, and commissioning activities for new projects.
• Follow and implement cybersecurity processes and standards in projects, including support for cybersecurity services, reporting, and deliveries.
• 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 Engineering or related field, preferably electrical or computer/control engineering.
• Minimum of 0-3 years in one or a combination of the following disciplines: Field Service, Project Engineering, or Customer support.
• Experience in development of software for user interface components and the networks they communicate over.
• Knowledge of network design and implementation fundamentals, including TCP/IP, domains, and segmentation, along with virtualization technology and OS management.
• Basic understanding of cybersecurity approaches and tools, with the ability to apply sound thinking to address issues.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

More About Us

In this role, you will gain hands‑on experience in advanced grid control applications while working across development, testing, and commissioning activities that support modern power systems.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs.
• Attractive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.