Electro-Mechanical Engineer, HV Substations & FACTS

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States seeks an experienced engineer to contribute to high‑voltage substation and FACTS project design. You will work across tender, design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning with a focus on mechanical and primary design aspects.

The role requires coordinating multi‑discipline activities, producing station layouts, grounding and lightning protection plans, and delivering 3D BIM models. Strong knowledge of NEC/IEEE and Revit usage is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in high-voltage substations or FACTS.
• Knowledge of NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop base and detailed electro‑mechanical designs for FACTS and HV substations.
• Coordinate mechanical activities across projects and disciplines.
• Prepare station layouts, grounding and lightning protection plans.
• Create and review 3D plant models using Revit and BIM tools.
• Support testing, installation, and commissioning activities with technical input.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

HV Substations

Electrical design coordination

3D modeling

Grounding & lightning protection

BIM coordination

Project documentation

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Job description

Hitachi Energy in the United States seeks an experienced engineer to contribute to high‑voltage substation and FACTS project design. You will work across tender, design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning with a focus on mechanical and primary design aspects.

The role requires coordinating multi‑discipline activities, producing station layouts, grounding and lightning protection plans, and delivering 3D BIM models. Strong knowledge of NEC/IEEE and Revit usage is essential.