Senior Electrical Power Systems Engineer - Grid & FACTS

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Fertility benefits

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer to join our North America Grid Integration unit in Raleigh, NC.

You will design MV/LV auxiliary power systems, perform ETAP studies, and develop DC power solutions to support grid modernization and reliability projects across North America. The role requires 5+ years in electrical engineering with NEC/IEEE standards experience, ETAP proficiency, and authorization to work in the United States.

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

Electrical engineering

Power systems

IEEE/NEC standards

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering (Bachelor's/ Master's/ PhD)

Tools

ETAP

Aspen

SKM

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior Auxiliary Power Systems Engineer to join our North America Grid Integration unit in Raleigh, NC.

You will design MV/LV auxiliary power systems, perform ETAP studies, and develop DC power solutions to support grid modernization and reliability projects across North America. The role requires 5+ years in electrical engineering with NEC/IEEE standards experience, ETAP proficiency, and authorization to work in the United States.