Protection & Control Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) with company match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Houston, TX is seeking a Protection & Control Engineer to design and implement advanced protection and control systems that keep the grid safe and reliable. You will work on substations, renewables integration, and automation across transmission and distribution networks.

You will collaborate with project managers and customers, prepare schematics and relay settings, review vendor specs, perform relay testing, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems.
• Knowledge of protective relays, SCADA, and Modbus/DNP3/GOOSE.
• Familiarity with substation automation and high-voltage equipment.
• Experience with engineering tools and test equipment (DOBLE, OMICRON).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Candidate must have work authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems.
• Prepare engineering documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.
• Review and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate technical activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification.
• Support project managers with technical input for proposals and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with customers to optimize system performance and resolve design issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Protective relays

SCADA systems

Modbus

DNP3

GOOSE

Substation automation

High-voltage equipment

Engineering tools (DOBLE)

Engineering tools (OMICRON)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DOBLE

OMICRON

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, we are driving the future of power systems through innovation and sustainability. As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design and implement advanced protection and control systems that keep the grid safe, reliable, and ready for the energy transition. This role places you at the heart of projects that modernize substations, integrate renewable energy, and enhance automation across transmission and distribution networks. You'll collaborate with project managers, customers, and cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality engineering solutions that meet stringent standards and exceed expectations. If you are passionate about cutting‑edge technology, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to make a tangible impact on the global energy landscape, this is your opportunity to join a team that is shaping the future of power.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design and develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems.
• Prepare engineering documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.
• Review and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation.
• Coordinate technical activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification.
• Support project managers with technical input for proposals and risk assessments.
• Collaborate with customers to optimize system performance and resolve design issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems.
• Knowledge of protective relays, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).
• Familiarity with substation automation and high‑voltage equipment.
• Experience with engineering tools and test equipment (DOBLE, OMICRON).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• 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)
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on‑demand learning platforms