Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer (Grid & FACTS)

Hitachi Energy; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in North America seeks a Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer to design MV/LV auxiliary distribution and DC power systems for critical energy projects. You will perform ETAP studies, arc flash analyses, and ensure compliance with NEC/IEEE standards while coordinating across design, procurement, and commissioning teams.

You will support project delivery, prepare technical documentation, and collaborate with suppliers and customers to meet project goals within the GPQSS unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years applying NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards in MV/LV auxiliary power design.
• Experience with power system studies, protection, cable sizing, and equipment coordination.

Responsibilities

• Design MV/LV auxiliary distribution systems (diesel gensets, panels, batteries, chargers, transfer switches, UPS).
• Perform ETAP power system studies including arc flash per IEEE/NFPA.
• Develop DC auxiliary power systems (batteries, chargers, panels, protection).
• Prepare SLDs, feeder load lists, material estimates, and LV/MV cable sizing.
• Support project delivery through equipment specs, reviews, FAT, cable routing, installation supervision, commissioning.
• Coordinate with project teams for updates and delivery needs.
• Improve processes and maintain NA engineering standards, templates, and best practices.

Skills

NEC/ANSI/IEEE standards

Power system studies

Arc flash analysis

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelors/Master/PhD)

Tools

ETAP

Aspen

SKM

Job description

Hitachi Energy in North America seeks a Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer to design MV/LV auxiliary distribution and DC power systems for critical energy projects. You will perform ETAP studies, arc flash analyses, and ensure compliance with NEC/IEEE standards while coordinating across design, procurement, and commissioning teams.

You will support project delivery, prepare technical documentation, and collaborate with suppliers and customers to meet project goals within the GPQSS unit.