Power Systems Engineering Manager – FACTS & EPC Leadership

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States seeks a Project Lead Engineer to manage a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced power quality solutions and FACTS for EPC turnkey projects. You will oversee system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality.

You will collaborate with global teams, drive process improvements, and support competency and Scale-to-Potential initiatives.

Qualifications

• Work authorization to work in the United States.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
• 2–3 years in leadership roles such as line or project management.
• 3–5 years managing large EPC turnkey projects.
• Experience with HV substations or FACTS projects is desirable.
• Knowledge of power electronic devices is an advantage.
• PMP certification is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Project Lead Engineers to deliver high‑quality power quality solutions.
• Oversee project execution aligning with schedule, cost, safety, and quality.
• Coordinate activities across system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies.
• Collaborate with global teams and stakeholders to support delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and support competency development programs.
• Guide execution practices and ensure contractual alignment and project closure.
• Build relationships with internal/external stakeholders and act as escalation point.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental culture across project teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and internal procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Project leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Power systems knowledge

Stakeholder management

Regulatory/compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy in the United States seeks a Project Lead Engineer to manage a multidisciplinary team delivering advanced power quality solutions and FACTS for EPC turnkey projects. You will oversee system design, electrical, mechanical, controls, and studies, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and quality.

You will collaborate with global teams, drive process improvements, and support competency and Scale-to-Potential initiatives.