Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer to design MV/LV auxiliary power configurations and support North American grid projects.

You will perform ETAP studies, develop DC systems, and prep SLDs while coordinating with teams through the project lifecycle from design to commissioning.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience in power systems.
• Experience applying NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Strong MV/LV auxiliary power system design knowledge.
• Experience with power system studies, protection, cable sizing, and equipment coordination.
• ETAP proficiency strongly preferred; Aspen or SKM experience may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design MV/LV auxiliary distribution systems, including diesel generators, AC/DC panels, batteries, chargers, transfer switches, voltage stabilizers, SSVTs, circuit breakers, UPS, and related components.
• Perform ETAP power system studies, including arc flash analysis, to support MCCB, cable, protective relay, and equipment sizing in accordance with IEEE and NFPA standards.
• Develop DC auxiliary power systems, including battery banks, chargers, distribution panels, and protection schemes.
• Apply engineering design principles and applicable technical standards to prepare SLDs, feeder load lists, material estimates, and LV/MV cable sizing.
• Support project delivery through auxiliary power equipment specifications, supplier drawing reviews, FAT, cable routing/design, installation supervision, and commissioning support.
• Coordinate with project teams to confirm required solution updates and support delivery needs.
• Improve processes based on project experience and maintain North American engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
• Promote safety, integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and compliance with internal and external regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

MV/LV auxiliary power design

ETAP studies

Power system studies

Protection coordination

Aspen or SKM

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ETAP

Aspen

SKM

Job description

Are you ready to help shape the future of sustainable energy? Hitachi Energy is looking for a Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer

to join our North America Grid Integration Business Unit and support the continued growth of our Grid and Power Quality Solutions and Services (GPQSS) team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) technology, an innovative solution that helps utilities and power system operators increase grid capacity, improve system stability, and accelerate the energy transition. By enabling more efficient use of existing infrastructure, FACTS solutions help deliver reliable power while reducing environmental impact and optimizing investment costs.

In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of advanced auxiliary power systems that support critical energy infrastructure projects across North America. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage with suppliers and customers, and play a key role throughout the project lifecycle, from engineering design and equipment specification to installation, testing, and commissioning.

How You'll Make an Impact

Design MV/LV auxiliary distribution systems, including diesel generators, AC/DC panels, batteries, chargers, transfer switches, voltage stabilizers, SSVTs, circuit breakers, UPS, and related components.

Perform ETAP power system studies, including arc flash analysis, to support MCCB, cable, protective relay, and equipment sizing in accordance with IEEE and NFPA standards.

Develop DC auxiliary power systems, including battery banks, chargers, distribution panels, and protection schemes.

Apply engineering design principles and applicable technical standards to prepare SLDs, feeder load lists, material estimates, and LV/MV cable sizing.

Support project delivery through auxiliary power equipment specifications, supplier drawing reviews, FAT, cable routing/design, installation supervision, and commissioning support.

Coordinate with project teams to confirm required solution updates and support delivery needs.

Improve processes based on project experience and maintain North American engineering standards, templates, and best practices.

Promote safety, integrity, collaboration, continuous improvement, and compliance with internal and external regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience.

5+ years applying NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards, with strong MV/LV auxiliary power system design knowledge.

Experience with power system studies, including protection, cable sizing, and equipment coordination.

ETAP proficiency strongly preferred; Aspen or SKM experience may also be considered.

Knowledge of FACTS technology or HV transmission substation solutions preferred.

Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

What We Offer

Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.

Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional company contributions.

Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays.

Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning opportunities.

Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles, particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions, additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

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