Engineering Manager - Project Lead Engineering

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Lead Engineer Manager to advance performance and stability of modern power systems. You will oversee a team delivering advanced Power Quality Solutions including FACTS, coordinating across design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies to ensure safe, on-time EPC turnkey project delivery.

Leadership, collaboration, and drive for process improvements are essential. The role emphasizes global collaboration, adherence to contractual requirements, and

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical recommended).
• 2–3 years in leadership roles such as line management or project management.
• 3–5 years managing large EPC turnkey projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Lead Engineers delivering power quality solutions including FACTS.
• Oversee project execution to meet schedule, cost, safety, and quality targets.
• Coordinate activities across system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time project delivery.
• Drive process improvements and support strategic programs.
• Guide execution practices and ensure compliance with internal procedures and contractual commitments.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders; act as escalation point for engineering challenges.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental culture across project teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Job description

The Opportunity

You will take on a key role in advancing the performance and stability of modern power systems by managing a team responsible for delivering advanced Power Quality Solutions, including Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). In this position, you will oversee a team of Project Lead Engineers who coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines-such as system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies-to deliver complex EPC turnkey projects. Your work will directly support the integration of technologies that enhance transmission capacity, improve grid stability, and enable more flexible and resilient power networks. Operating in a global environment, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in alignment with contractual requirements. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the evolution of power transmission systems while strengthening your leadership capabilities, driving process improvements, and supporting the adoption of advanced power electronics technologies that are shaping the future of the grid.

How You'll Make an Impact

• 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.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical or Mechanical Engineering) or equivalent
• 2-3 years of experience in leadership roles such as line management or project management
• 3-5 years of experience managing large EPC turnkey projects
• Experience working with HV substations or FACTS projects
• Knowledge of power electronic devices is an advantage
• PMP certification is an advantage

More About Us

In this role, you will gain hands-on experience delivering advanced grid technologies while working alongside experienced professionals in the power industry.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs
• Attractive health and retirement benefits
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements