Project Technical Engineering Specialist Professional

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to manage Secondary Engineering (Control & Protection) for AIS and GIS substations from 69kV to 765kV. You will lead protection design, develop schematics, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams through design, construction, and commissioning.

You will ensure adherence to NERC, NEC, and IEEE standards while delivering cost-effective, reliable protection solutions. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of experience in electromechanical engineering.
• Experience developing protection single-line diagrams, protection philosophies, architectures, and AC/DC schematic designs for substation applications.
• Knowledge of substation protection relays, relay configuration, load flow studies, short circuit studies, arc flash studies, protection settings, CT/VT sizing, and transmission relay loadability studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Secondary Engineering (Control & Protection) across AIS/GIS projects from concept to commissioning.
• Develop protection philosophies, SLDs, and communication architectures for substations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners for on-time project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards and NERC requirements.

Skills

Protection philosophy

Single-line diagrams

Substation automation

E3 / AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

E3

AutoCAD

Job description

## Project Technical Engineering Specialist ProfessionalApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Raleigh, North Carolina, United Statestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0140265**Location:**Raleigh, North Carolina, United States**Job ID:**R0140265**Date Posted:**2026-08-05**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY USA INC**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:**# The Opportunityoin Hitachi Energy and help deliver critical substation infrastructure that supports the reliability, safety, and performance of the power grid. In this role, you will manage Secondary Engineering (Control & Protection) activities across the full lifecycle of Air-Insulated Substation (AIS) and Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS) projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV. You will work on a wide range of engineering activities, including protection philosophies, communication architectures, AC/DC schematic design, substation automation, and detailed engineering documentation. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and commissioning personnel, you will help develop practical and cost-effective solutions for complex projects while supporting successful project execution from design through construction and commissioning. Your work will contribute directly to dependable grid operation, project quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing opportunities to expand your technical expertise across advanced substation technologies and protection systems.# # How You’ll Make an Impact* Manage Secondary Engineering (Control & Protection) activities throughout the lifecycle of AIS and GIS substation projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV.* Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external partners to support successful project delivery.* Develop control and protection scope documents, design packages, and customer-focused engineering solutions.* Serve as the primary technical contact for Secondary Engineering activities across proposals and projects.* Create detailed engineering documents, including protection single-line diagrams, protection philosophies, communication architectures, and AC/DC schematics.* Support installation and commissioning teams during construction and project execution phases.* Evaluate project risks and collaborate with project engineering teams to implement mitigation strategies.* Promote continuous improvement initiatives and support the development of innovative and cost-effective technical solutions.* 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, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.* Minimum of 8+ years of experience in electromechanical engineering.* Experience developing protection single-line diagrams, protection philosophies, communication architectures, and AC/DC schematic designs for substation applications.* Knowledge of substation protection relays, relay configuration, load flow studies, short circuit studies, arc flash studies, protection settings, CT/VT sizing, and transmission relay loadability studies.* Understanding of substation automation systems, NERC requirements, cybersecurity requirements, NEC standards, ANSI/IEEE standards, and high-voltage AIS and GIS technologies.* Experience with relay setting and configuration software, engineering drawing tools such as E3 or AutoCAD, and possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one; willingness to travel up to 20%.# # More About UsIn this role, you will collaborate with experienced professionals across the power industry while expanding your knowledge of substation protection, automation, and high-voltage infrastructure projects.* Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that help shape the future of energy.* A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.* Access to learning platforms and career development programs.* Attractive health and retirement benefits.* Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.***Equal Employment Opportunity*** ***(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities*****Equal Employment Opportunity****Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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