Lead Protection & Control Engineer — Grid Modernization

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks a highly experienced Engineer to design and implement advanced protection and control schemes for power systems.

You will develop documentation for substation automation projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project scope and deadlines. The role requires 12–16 years in protection and control engineering, strong knowledge of substation automation, and proficiency with industry standards and vendor technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 12–16 years of experience in protection and control engineering.
• Strong knowledge of substation automation and grid protection systems.
• Proficiency with industry standards and vendor technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced protection and control schemes for power systems.
• Develop engineering documentation and specifications for substation automation projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to meet scope and deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve design challenges during project execution.
• Engage with customers to optimize system performance and ensure satisfaction.
• Support proposal development with technical input and cost recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for engineering processes and standards.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Substation automation

Grid protection systems

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks a highly experienced Engineer to design and implement advanced protection and control schemes for power systems.

You will develop documentation for substation automation projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project scope and deadlines. The role requires 12–16 years in protection and control engineering, strong knowledge of substation automation, and proficiency with industry standards and vendor technologies.