Project Controls Lead: FACTS & Power Electronics

Hitachi; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings (401k)

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in Raleigh/Cary, North Carolina, is seeking a Project Controls Lead to bridge engineering and project stakeholders in cutting-edge grid modernization projects. The role emphasizes planning, risk management, and technical oversight across FACTS, power quality, and high-voltage systems.

The ideal candidate brings 4–7 years in industrial control systems, hands-on HMI/SCADA experience, and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 4 to 7 years of experience in industrial control systems, SAS, or related power system technologies.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating priorities.
• Knowledge of HMI, SCADA, industrial communications, and networked control systems.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts, quality processes, and project management principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to work independently in a highly technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed project planning, schedule development, scope reviews, and budget forecasting for controls-related projects.
• Coordinate across engineering disciplines to resolve technical challenges and drive project execution.
• Manage project risks, opportunities, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor project performance and drive metrics like on-time delivery and quality.
• Verify HMI and SCADA applications for FACTS and power electronics projects.
• Support communication network implementation, documentation, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, factory acceptance testing, and project reviews.
• Influence project outcomes by enabling collaboration between technical experts, customers, and business stakeholders.

Skills

Project leadership

HMI/SCADA

Cybersecurity basics

Stakeholder management

Technical collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or related

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC in Raleigh/Cary, North Carolina, is seeking a Project Controls Lead to bridge engineering and project stakeholders in cutting-edge grid modernization projects. The role emphasizes planning, risk management, and technical oversight across FACTS, power quality, and high-voltage systems.

The ideal candidate brings 4–7 years in industrial control systems, hands-on HMI/SCADA experience, and strong leadership capabilities.