Engineering Manager - Project Lead Engineering

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; 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 the United States seeks a Project Lead Engineer to manage a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced power quality solutions and FACTS for EPC turnkey projects. You will oversee system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality.

You will collaborate with global teams, drive process improvements, and support competency and Scale-to-Potential initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Lead Engineers to deliver high‑quality power quality solutions.
• Oversee project execution aligning with 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 support competency development programs.
• Guide execution practices and ensure contractual alignment and project closure.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders and act as escalation point.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental culture across project teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Project leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Power systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

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 benefitsPaid leave and flexible work arrangements

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