Lead Engineer, Grid & Substation Projects

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Project Manager Engineering to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts on AIS and GIS substation projects from concept to commissioning. You will coordinate internal teams and external partners to deliver high-impact energy solutions.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in power systems or grid integration, a PE license or ability to obtain, and strong knowledge of NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in power systems or grid integration.
• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain.
• Deep knowledge of NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities across AIS and GIS projects from concept to commissioning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Support proposal efforts with innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• Define project tasks, schedules, and quality metrics.
• Evaluate risks and opportunities to optimize outcomes.
• Provide technical support during procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning.
• Act as the primary technical interface for stakeholders.
• Drive continuous process improvements across engineering functions.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Project Manager Engineering to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts on AIS and GIS substation projects from concept to commissioning. You will coordinate internal teams and external partners to deliver high-impact energy solutions.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, 8+ years in power systems or grid integration, a PE license or ability to obtain, and strong knowledge of NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.