Power Lead Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with generous company match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement program

On-demand learning platforms

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC seeks a Power Lead Engineer to guide the full lifecycle of power system design, from concept to commissioning. You will work across distribution, generation, and control systems on complex projects to deliver reliable, safe power infrastructure.

The role offers opportunities to deepen technical expertise, collaborate with seasoned professionals, and drive modernization of critical energy infrastructure while ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, IEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years in power systems engineering with at least 3 years in lead or senior roles.
• Experience designing and implementing complex power distribution, generation, and control systems.
• Proficiency with ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or PSS/E.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and IEC; PLC/SCADA experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end power system design, testing, and commissioning.
• Develop specifications, schematics, and layouts for power distribution, generation, and control systems.
• Perform load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protective relay coordination studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate power solutions across projects.
• Provide technical guidance and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.

Skills

Power system design

Lead engineering

Power system studies

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

ETAP

SKM PowerTools

PSS/E

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

As a Power Lead Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of power systems that support reliable, efficient, and safe power infrastructure. In this role, you will guide the full lifecycle of engineering activities, from conceptual design and detailed engineering through testing and commissioning. You will work across power distribution, generation, and control systems, performing technical studies, developing engineering documentation, and supporting the successful delivery of complex projects. Working closely with project managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams, you will help integrate power solutions that meet technical requirements, industry standards, and customer expectations. You will also contribute to troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and the evaluation of emerging technologies, helping advance innovative approaches to power system design and operation. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make a meaningful contribution to the reliability, safety, performance, and modernization of critical power infrastructure.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 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.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• 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.

More About Us

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on impactful power infrastructure projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and continue building your technical and project delivery capabilities within the evolving energy sector.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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