Global Design-for-Sustainability Leader

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is looking for an Engineering Design Sustainability Lead to integrate sustainability in engineering decisions for their transformer business. This critical role focuses on product carbon reduction and enhancing environmental performance throughout product design.

With over 10 years of engineering experience required, including sustainability roles, you will influence global designs, ensuring compliance and meeting stakeholder expectations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 5+ years in sustainability-focused roles.
• Proven success in design-led sustainability or product carbon reduction.
• Strong knowledge of sustainable materials.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive a global sustainability strategy within Engineering.
• Embed sustainability into engineering standards and processes.
• Reduce product-level carbon footprint through smart design.

Skills

Sustainability strategy

Lifecycle assessment

Carbon accounting

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision-making

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

Hitachi Energy is looking for an Engineering Design Sustainability Lead to integrate sustainability in engineering decisions for their transformer business. This critical role focuses on product carbon reduction and enhancing environmental performance throughout product design.

With over 10 years of engineering experience required, including sustainability roles, you will influence global designs, ensuring compliance and meeting stakeholder expectations.