EPC Power Quality Lead – Grid Projects

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; 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 is seeking an experienced Quality Management professional to support the delivery of large-scale power and energy projects within the Grid Integration group. You will drive quality planning, inspections, and continuous improvement across EPC environments, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and project standards.

Working with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, you will review ITP/MTP, manage punch lists, investigate root causes, and contribute to lessons learned and COPQ

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering; master’s preferred.
• 5–10 years in EPC Project Quality Management for large and complex organizations (Power, Energy, Renewable, Oil and Gas sectors preferred; 10 years preferred).
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 standards (lead‑auditor certification preferred).
• General knowledge of Project Management, including Risk Management (PMI knowledge and CAPM‑PMI certification an advantage).
• Knowledge of ITP, MTP, inspections, test procedures, punch lists, mechanical completion, lessons learned, COPQ, and T‑NPS processes.

Responsibilities

• Support quality planning and execution for EPC power and energy projects within a complex, multinational environment.
• Apply ISO 9001 standards and project quality management practices across project phases.
• Review and support Supplier and Site Inspection Test Plans (ITP) and Master Test Plans (MTP).
• Participate in inspections, testing activities, punch list management, and mechanical completion processes.
• Apply structured problem‑solving and quality methodologies to address non‑conformities and improvement actions.
• Support lessons learned, COPQ, and customer feedback processes (including T‑NPS).
• Collaborate with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to support consistent quality outcomes.
• Review technical documentation and drawings to support quality activities.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

ISO 9001 knowledge

Project management

Risk management

Lean Six Sigma

8D, RCA, PDCA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking an experienced Quality Management professional to support the delivery of large-scale power and energy projects within the Grid Integration group. You will drive quality planning, inspections, and continuous improvement across EPC environments, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and project standards.

Working with project teams, suppliers, and stakeholders, you will review ITP/MTP, manage punch lists, investigate root causes, and contribute to lessons learned and COPQ