Engineering Global Sustainability Leader

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in North Carolina seeks an Engineering Design Sustainability Lead to shape global sustainability efforts within their transformer business. This role will define and drive design-led sustainability strategies, embedding sustainability into engineering processes. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Engineering, at least 10 years of engineering experience, and a strong track record in sustainability initiatives. This hybrid role offers the chance to influence and work across global teams while reducing environmental impact.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ in sustainability-focused roles.
• Proven success in design-led sustainability initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable materials and carbon accounting.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive a global sustainability strategy within Engineering.
• Embed sustainability into engineering standards and processes.
• Reduce product-level carbon footprint through design choices.

Skills

Engineering experience

Sustainability-focused roles

Lifecycle assessment

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

.Engineering Global Sustainability Leader page is loaded## Engineering Global Sustainability Leaderremote type: Hybridlocations: Remote - North Carolina, United States: Remote - Zurich, Switzerlandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0123364**Location:**Remote - North Carolina, United States**Job ID:**R0123364**Date Posted:**2026-04-15**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Project/Program Management**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**Yes**Job Description:**### The opportunitySustainability starts at the design table—and this role puts you right at the center of that impact. As the **Engineering Design Sustainability Lead**, you will shape how sustainability is embedded into global engineering decisions across our transformer business.This is a highly visible, strategic role where engineering excellence meets environmental responsibility. You will lead the shift from downstream sustainability activities to design‐led outcomes, ensuring product‐level carbon reduction, material optimization, and environmental performance are built into every design choice from the outset.You will work across global engineering teams to translate sustainability ambitions into measurable, auditable product outcomes—balancing cost, safety, quality, and performance. With increasing expectations from customers, regulators, and stakeholders for credible product‐level data, your work will directly support compliance, ESG reporting, and long‐term business resilience.If you thrive at the intersection of engineering, data, and sustainability—and enjoy influencing without direct authority—this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of sustainable product design at scale.### How you’ll make an impact* Define and drive a global, design‐led sustainability strategy within Engineering.* Embed sustainability into engineering standards, processes, and decision frameworks.* Reduce product‐level carbon footprint through smart design, material, and architecture choices.* Establish sustainability targets, KPIs, and traceable product‐level data at BOM level.* Partner across engineering, R&D, supply chain, digital and operations teams globally.* Strengthen governance, reporting, and audit‐ready sustainability metrics.* Build capability and foster ownership of sustainable design within engineering teams.* Translate regulatory and customer sustainability expectations into engineering requirements.* Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.### Your background* Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or a closely related sustainability discipline.* 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in sustainability‐focused roles.* Proven success delivering design‐led sustainability or product carbon reduction initiatives.* Strong knowledge of lifecycle assessment, sustainable materials, and carbon accounting.* Experience leading global, cross‐functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.* Strong analytical mindset with a data‐driven approach to decision‐making.* At **Hitachi Energy**, sustainability, innovation, and safety are core to how we design the future of energy.* You’ll work in a global, diverse environment where ideas are valued and impact is visible.* We offer meaningful opportunities to grow, lead, and shape industry‐leading solutions with purpose.***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities***## Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## ## This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.