Senior Electrical Engineer: Grid Modernization & FACTS

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

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