Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer – Grid & FACTS

Hitachi; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, North Carolina seeks a Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer to design and deliver advanced MV/LV auxiliary distribution systems across North America. You will perform ETAP studies, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and guide equipment sizing, protection, and commissioning through the project lifecycle.

You will apply NEC/IEEE standards, develop DC systems, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure safe, reliable auxiliary power for critical energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

NEC/ANSI/IEEE

MV/LV design

ETAP

Power system studies

FACTS technology

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (Bachelors/Masters/PhD)

Tools

Aspen

SKM

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, North Carolina seeks a Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer to design and deliver advanced MV/LV auxiliary distribution systems across North America. You will perform ETAP studies, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and guide equipment sizing, protection, and commissioning through the project lifecycle.

You will apply NEC/IEEE standards, develop DC systems, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure safe, reliable auxiliary power for critical energy infrastructure.