Engineering Manager - Power Grid & FACTS Solutions

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Project Lead Engineer to guide a team delivering advanced Power Quality Solutions, including FACTS, for EPC turnkey projects. You will coordinate across electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies, ensuring safe, on-time delivery while meeting budget and contractual requirements. The role offers leadership growth and exposure to advancing grid technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of leadership experience such as line or project management.
• 3–5 years of experience managing large EPC turnkey projects.
• Experience with HV substations or FACTS projects.
• Knowledge of power electronic devices is an advantage.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Lead Engineers to deliver power quality solutions.
• Oversee project execution to meet schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
• Coordinate activities across system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to support delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and competency development programs.
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures and contract requirements.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental culture on projects.
• Escalate engineering challenges and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Electrical engineering

HV substations

FACTS

Cross-functional coordination

PMP (advantage)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

PMP certification (advantage)

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Project Lead Engineer to guide a team delivering advanced Power Quality Solutions, including FACTS, for EPC turnkey projects. You will coordinate across electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies, ensuring safe, on-time delivery while meeting budget and contractual requirements. The role offers leadership growth and exposure to advancing grid technologies.