Lead Engineer: Power Systems & Network Solutions

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC is seeking a Technical Lead in Houston to guide complex, high-impact projects delivering Network Manager solutions for power system control and monitoring. You will coordinate project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive delivery from kickoff to handover in a global customer environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in power control projects, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on integration projects involving power control and monitoring systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of knowledge of electric power system control and monitoring, ideally gained through system integration project delivery.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholder requirements and collaborate with diverse teams and customers.
• Understanding of project management best practices within a technical project environment.
• ISO27001 Fundamentals and IEC 62443 Fundamentals certifications, or ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution alongside Project Managers to deliver successful customer solutions.
• Coordinate project teams, onboarding activities, and project requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with customers, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates and issue management.
• Lead key delivery milestones, including FAT, SAT, site installation, verification, and handover activities.
• Ensure cybersecurity and project delivery activities align with established processes and standards.
• Mentor and support fellow Technical Leads while contributing to knowledge sharing and capability development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for products, processes, and project delivery practices.

Skills

Power systems integration

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Related technical field

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC is seeking a Technical Lead in Houston to guide complex, high-impact projects delivering Network Manager solutions for power system control and monitoring. You will coordinate project teams, manage stakeholders, and drive delivery from kickoff to handover in a global customer environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 5+ years of experience in power control projects, and strong communication skills.