Engineering Manager: Tech Design, Automation & Comms

Hitachi Energy Ltd.

Raleigh (NC)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking a Manager - Technical Design, Automation and Communication to lead a multidisciplinary team of Protection & Control, Automation, and Telecommunications engineers on customer projects.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, schedule adherence, and budget control while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Strong leadership and communication are essential to engage customers and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.
8+ years of engineering experience in power systems, substation automation, protection & control, SCADA, communications, or related industries.
5+ years of leadership experience supervising engineering teams or technical specialists.
Strong understanding of utility and industrial automation applications.
Excellent communication, customer engagement, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop a team of P&C, Automation, SCADA, RTU, and Telecommunications design engineers.
Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with customer specifications and standards.
Provide technical direction and oversight during project execution, design reviews, and problem resolution.
Support sales and proposal activities by providing technical expertise, estimating engineering effort, and reviewing technical solutions.
Build strong customer relationships and participate in customer meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews.
Monitor contractual obligations, engineering scope, risks, and change management activities.
Ensure engineering teams are properly resourced, trained, and equipped.
Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and opportunity management across projects.
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Project Management, Service, and Operations teams to support successful project execution.
Promote technical knowledge sharing, mentoring, and engineering best practices.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering quality, productivity, standardization, and digital tools.
Participate in workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
Support engineering budget planning, resource forecasting, and operational performance objectives.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and customer focus.