Lead Power Systems Engineer — Drive Modern Grid Solutions

Hitachi; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Power Lead Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of power systems supporting reliable infrastructure.

You will guide the full lifecycle from conceptual design through commissioning and collaborate across distribution, generation, and control systems. You will lead engineering activities, prepare technical reports, and work with project teams to deliver solutions that meet standards and customer expectations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in power systems engineering, including at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex power distribution, generation, and control systems.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or PSS/E.
• Knowledge of electrical codes and standards including NEC, IEEE, and IEC.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA systems used for power system control and monitoring.
• P.E. license or equivalent professional certification is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of power system design, engineering, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Develop technical specifications, schematics, and engineering layouts for power distribution, generation, and control systems.
• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protective relay coordination investigations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate power solutions across engineering projects.
• Evaluate and select power equipment, components, and technologies in alignment with applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to engineering team members while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during installation and operational phases.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Technical leadership

Power distribution

Protection coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

PSS/E

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. in Raleigh, North Carolina is seeking a Power Lead Engineer to drive the design, development, and implementation of power systems supporting reliable infrastructure.

You will guide the full lifecycle from conceptual design through commissioning and collaborate across distribution, generation, and control systems. You will lead engineering activities, prepare technical reports, and work with project teams to deliver solutions that meet standards and customer expectations,