Lead Substation Engineering Project Manager

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Manager Engineering to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts on AIS and GIS substations from concept through commissioning. You will oversee the full engineering scope, balancing technical excellence with cost efficiency and seamless execution across grid projects.

You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, suppliers and partners, driving innovations in system design, coordinating resources, and supporting installation and commissioning to

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in power systems or grid integration.
• Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain.
• Deep knowledge of NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Experience with AIS and GIS substations and EPC projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities across AIS and GIS projects from concept to commissioning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Define project tasks, schedules, and quality metrics.
• Evaluate risks and opportunities to optimize project 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 and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Electrical engineering

Grid integration

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Project Manager Engineering to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts on AIS and GIS substations from concept through commissioning. You will oversee the full engineering scope, balancing technical excellence with cost efficiency and seamless execution across grid projects.

You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, suppliers and partners, driving innovations in system design, coordinating resources, and supporting installation and commissioning to