Project Management Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States seeks a Project Manager Engineer to lead AIS and GIS substation projects from concept to commissioning, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, cost-efficient energy solutions. You will drive task planning, risk mitigation, and process improvements to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of relevant experience in power systems or grid integration
• Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain
• Deep knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE standards
• Experience with Transmission High-Voltage substations and FACTS technologies
• Background in Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

Responsibilities

• Lead all engineering activities across AIS and GIS projects from 69kV to 765kV substations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (Primary, Secondary, Civil) and external partners.
• Support proposal efforts with innovative, cost-effective solutions.
• 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 applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, we're not just powering the grid-we're transforming it. As a global leader in Grids and Power Quality Solutions, helping utilities and industries worldwide enhance grid stability, increase capacity, and reduce environmental impact.

Now, we're looking for a Project Manager Engineer to join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team. This is your chance to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts on high-impact projects that shape the future of energy. You'll manage the full engineering scope of Air Insulated and Gas Insulated Substation projects-from concept to commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and seamless execution.

You'll be the technical heartbeat of the project, collaborating with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and consortium partners. Whether it's driving innovation in system design, coordinating resources, or supporting installation and commissioning, your leadership will be key to delivering smarter, more resilient power systems.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead all engineering activities across the lifecycle of AIS and GIS projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV substations
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (Primary, Secondary , Civil )and external partners
• Support proposal efforts with innovative, cost-effective solutions
• 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
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of relevant experience in power systems or grid integration.
• Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain
• Deep knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE standards
• Experience with Transmission High-Voltage substations and FACTS technologies
• Background in Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States