Engineering Manager – EPC Power Projects Lead

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave and flexible work

Learning platforms and career dev

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a motivated Project Lead Engineer team leader to advance performance and stability of power systems.

You will oversee a team delivering advanced Power Quality Solutions, including FACTS, coordinating across system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies to deliver complex EPC turnkey projects. You will work with global teams to ensure on-time, safe delivery, while driving process improvements and adopting advanced power electronics technologies

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Engineering degree (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent.
• 2-3 years in leadership roles such as line management or project management.
• 3-5 years managing large EPC turnkey projects.
• Experience with HV substations or FACTS projects.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a team of Project Lead Engineers to deliver high-quality and cost-effective power quality solutions.
• Oversee project execution to ensure alignment with schedule, cost, contract, safety, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate engineering activities across disciplines including system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies.
• Collaborate with global teams and internal stakeholders to support project delivery and organizational objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support strategic programs such as Scale-to-Potential and competency development efforts.
• Guide project execution practices, ensure adherence to internal procedures, and support project closure in line with contractual commitments.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, serving as an escalation point for engineering challenges.
• Promote and support a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across project teams.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a motivated Project Lead Engineer team leader to advance performance and stability of power systems.

You will oversee a team delivering advanced Power Quality Solutions, including FACTS, coordinating across system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies to deliver complex EPC turnkey projects. You will work with global teams to ensure on-time, safe delivery, while driving process improvements and adopting advanced power electronics technologies