Senior Electrical Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, North Carolina, seeks a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team within the North America Grid Integration Business Unit. You will lead electrical engineering activities across multi-project scopes, coordinating with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver robust grid modernization solutions.

The role emphasizes design and execution under NEC/ANSI/IEEE standards, with focus on FACTS, STATCOM, power quality,

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BS, MS, or PhD) required.
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Experience with FACTS, STATCOM, power quality, or utility transmission projects preferred.
• Knowledge of high-voltage substations and utility engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities across multiple projects and phases.
• Develop innovative solutions while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Design and execute projects per customer requirements and standards (FACTS, NEC, ANSI, IEEE).
• Prepare and review engineering documentation (specifications, RFPs, manufacturing packs, as-builts).
• Support project planning with scope, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk management.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Review supplier deliverables, evaluate vendors, and support procurement of electrical equipment.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project coordination

NEC standards

IEEE standards

FACTS/STATCOM

HV substations

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Are you ready to help power the energy transition and shape a more sustainable future? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our growing Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team within the North America Grid Integration Business Unit.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects that support the modernization of the power grid, including Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS), power quality solutions, utility transmission infrastructure, and other advanced technologies that improve grid reliability and efficiency.

As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering complex engineering projects from concept through commissioning. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, customers, suppliers, contractors, and industry experts to develop innovative solutions that help utilities increase power system capacity while improving stability and reducing environmental impact.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities across multiple projects and project phases.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Design and execute projects in accordance with customer requirements and applicable FACTS, NEC, ANSI, and IEEE standards.
• Prepare and review engineering documentation, including specifications, RFPs, manufacturing packages, and as-built drawings.
• Support project planning through scope definition, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk management.
• Collaborate closely with customers, suppliers, contractors, and cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Review supplier deliverables, evaluate vendors, and support procurement of electrical equipment and materials.
• Provide technical support during testing, installation, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance engineering processes, quality, and efficiency.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Degree in Electrical Engineering (BS, MS, or PhD).
• 7+ years of electrical engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Experience with FACTS, STATCOM, power quality, or utility transmission projects preferred.
• Knowledge of high-voltage substations and utility engineering practices.
• Experience with GIS substations, protection and control systems, and electrical schematics is a plus.
• Excellent technical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement Savings – 401(k) with company match and additional contributions
• Paid Time Off – Flexible PTO and paid holidays
• Professional Growth – Tuition reimbursement and continuous learning programs
• Family Support – Parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits

More About Us

• Join a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
• Work on impactful projects that support grid modernization, electrification, and the transition to cleaner energy systems.

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.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

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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