Field Protection & Control Commissioning Engineer (Substations)

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

Employer sponsored pension

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a P&C Commissioning Engineer in Raleigh, NC, responsible for on-site testing and commissioning of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) for electrical substations. The role involves ensuring compliance with standards and collaborating with project managers and technical teams.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in field testing with IEDs. This position offers competitive benefits including comprehensive health care and financial wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in field testing and commissioning of protection and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of Hitachi ABB and Siemens relay systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and acceptance testing of IEDs according to IEC 61850 standards.
• Document all IED test results and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with project managers and customers during commissioning phases.

Skills

Field testing and commissioning

Knowledge of IEC 61850 standards

Integration with MicroSCADA

Troubleshooting of protocols

Leadership and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

OMICRON CMC

Siemens: SIPROTEC series

SEL: AcSELerator software

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a P&C Commissioning Engineer in Raleigh, NC, responsible for on-site testing and commissioning of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) for electrical substations. The role involves ensuring compliance with standards and collaborating with project managers and technical teams.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in field testing with IEDs. This position offers competitive benefits including comprehensive health care and financial wellbeing programs.