FACTS HMI/SCADA Engineer – Power Grid Automation

Hitachi; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a FACTS HMI/SCADA Network Engineer to help design, develop, test, and deploy advanced HMI/SCADA and industrial networking solutions for power system projects across North America. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, reliable control systems that power critical infrastructure.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience with HMI/SCADA platforms, and strong knowledge of

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Electronics or Computer Science required; master preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in HMI/SCADA, industrial automation, or related fields.
• Experience with MicroSCADA, Zenon (COPA-DATA), InTouch or similar.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify HMI and SCADA applications for FACTS and power electronics projects.
• Develop secure industrial network architectures for SCADA and HMI systems.
• Assess customer network requirements and translate technical specifications into project solutions.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Support FAT, SAT, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Evaluate and strengthen cybersecurity measures for control system networks and communications.
• Manage project deliverables including schedules, documentation, technical reviews, risk management, and change management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while supporting key project performance metrics.

Skills

HMI/SCADA

Industrial networking

Power systems

Cybersecurity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MicroSCADA

Zenon (COPA-DATA)

InTouch

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a FACTS HMI/SCADA Network Engineer to help design, develop, test, and deploy advanced HMI/SCADA and industrial networking solutions for power system projects across North America. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver secure, reliable control systems that power critical infrastructure.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience with HMI/SCADA platforms, and strong knowledge of