Director, Protection & Control Automation Design

Hitachi Energy Ltd.

Isle Forest (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in the United States seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive a multidisciplinary team (P&C, Automation, SCADA, RTU, and Telecommunications) in the design, development, and execution of customer projects.

You will ensure safety, quality, schedule, and budget while fostering innovation and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes technical leadership, project execution oversight, sales support, and strong engagement with customers to meet contractual obligations and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Automation, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.
8+ years engineering experience in power systems, substation automation, protection & control, SCADA, communications, or related industries.
5+ years of leadership experience supervising engineering teams or technical specialists.
Strong understanding of utility and industrial automation applications.
Excellent communication, customer engagement, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of P&C, Automation, SCADA, RTU, and Telecommunications design engineers.
Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
Provide technical direction and oversight during project execution, design reviews, and problem resolution.
Support sales and proposal activities by providing technical expertise, estimating engineering effort, and reviewing technical solutions.
Build strong customer relationships and participate in customer meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews.
Monitor contractual obligations, engineering scope, risks, and change management activities.
Ensure engineering teams are properly resourced, trained, and equipped to meet business demands.
Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and opportunity management across projects.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Project Management, Service, and Operations teams to support successful project execution.
Promote technical knowledge sharing, mentoring, and engineering best practices.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering quality, productivity, standardization, and digital tools.
Participate in workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
Support engineering budget planning, resource forecasting, and operational performance objectives.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and customer focus.