Senior Electrical Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team in North America. You will lead multi-project electrical engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with FACTS, NEC, ANSI, and IEEE standards while delivering high-quality documentation and seamless project execution.

You will collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvements, and support testing, installation, and commissioning activities to

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Electrical engineering

NEC/ANSI/IEEE

FACTS/STATCOM

Power quality

High-voltage substations

GIS substations

Protection & control

Schematic drawings

Collaboration

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

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.

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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.

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