Power Grid FACTS HMI/SCADA Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a FACTS HMI/SCADA Network Engineer to design, develop, and verify HMI and SCADA applications for FACTS and power electronics projects. You will build secure industrial networks and translate customer requirements into robust project solutions.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support FAT/SAT and commissioning activities, strengthen cybersecurity for control networks, and drive continuous improvements in schedules, documentation, risk management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or a related field required; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HMI, SCADA, industrial automation, networking, or related engineering environments.
• Experience with MicroSCADA, Zenon (COPA‑DATA), InTouch, or equivalent HMI/SCADA platforms.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Modbus, TCP/IP, IEC 61850, and related technologies.
• Understanding of power grid automation, process automation, network security, and cybersecurity principles.
• Professional certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, SCADA/HMI certifications, CompTIA Security+, or other cybersecurity credentials are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and verify HMI and SCADA applications for FACTS and power electronics projects.
• Develop secure industrial network architectures for SCADA and HMI systems.
• Assess customer network requirements and translate technical specifications into project solutions.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering disciplines, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Support FAT, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities.
• Evaluate and strengthen cybersecurity measures for control system networks and communications.
• Manage project deliverables including schedules, documentation, technical reviews, risk management, and change management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives while supporting key project performance metrics such as quality, cost, and on‑time delivery.

Skills

HMI/SCADA engineering

Industrial networking

Power systems knowledge

Cybersecurity principles

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MicroSCADA

Zenon (COPA-DATA)

InTouch

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a FACTS HMI/SCADA Network Engineer to design, develop, and verify HMI and SCADA applications for FACTS and power electronics projects. You will build secure industrial networks and translate customer requirements into robust project solutions.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, support FAT/SAT and commissioning activities, strengthen cybersecurity for control networks, and drive continuous improvements in schedules, documentation, risk management,