Control Engineer: Power Grid & HVDC | Flexible Work

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning platforms access

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a controls engineer to support development of interface and communication hardware and software for FACTS and HVDC projects in the Grid Integration business in Raleigh, NC.

You will help create drawings, configure PCs and networks, participate in design reviews, and prepare detailed documentation to support controls from design through commissioning, including FAT/SAT activities and cybersecurity considerations.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Computer/Controls preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience with ICS/OT, automation, or software interfacing with industrial equipment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in FAT/SAT commissioning for industrial automation or power systems.
• Experience with PLC programming, HMI, SCADA, and integration.
• Experience developing or supporting software UI components that communicate with industrial equipment and networks.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols and interfaces used in controls and automation environments.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, domains, segmentation, virtualization, and OS administration.
• Basic cybersecurity understanding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop interface and communication hardware and software solutions for FACTS and HVDC installations.
• Create drawings to support layouts and site designs.
• Configure PCs from 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 suppliers and team members.
• Support FAT, site construction, and commissioning activities for new projects.
• Follow 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.

Skills

Industrial Control Systems

Operational Technology

Automation systems

PLC programming

HMI development

SCADA systems

Control system integration

Industrial networks

Cybersecurity basics

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Computer/Controls)

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a controls engineer to support development of interface and communication hardware and software for FACTS and HVDC projects in the Grid Integration business in Raleigh, NC.

You will help create drawings, configure PCs and networks, participate in design reviews, and prepare detailed documentation to support controls from design through commissioning, including FAT/SAT activities and cybersecurity considerations.