Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Substation & FACTS

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Electrical Project Engineer and contribute to the energy transition with innovative technologies. In this role, you will design and manage projects involving Substation and FACTS technologies, ensuring quality and sustainability. Collaborate with a talented team while engaging directly with customers and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally and make a significant difference in the energy sector. Embrace the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that prioritize environmental responsibility and community impact.

Benefits

Health Care (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) Program with company match

Life and Family support services

Enhanced leave programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in electrical engineering and project execution.
• Strong knowledge of FACTS and HV transmission substation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute projects according to customer specifications.
• Lead development of innovative solutions for complex projects.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

FACTS technology

HV transmission substation solutions

Risk assessment

Customer interaction

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

National Electric Code

ANSI/IEEE standards

Job description

Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Substation & FACTS

Join Hitachi Energy and be part of a team that is driving the energy transition with pioneering technologies. As a Senior Electrical Project Engineer, you will work on cutting-edge projects involving Substation, FACTS, and STATCOM technologies. You will play a crucial role in advancing sustainable energy solutions, ensuring more power reaches customers with minimal environmental impact. This is your chance to make a real impact on our communities and society while working with fantastic people and developing yourself professionally.

How you'll make an impact

1. Design and execute projects in line with customer specifications and global standards.
2. Create work plans and cost estimates, ensuring quality deliverables.
3. Lead the development of innovative solutions for complex projects.
4. Prepare manufacturing documents and design drawings for FACTS plants.
5. Coordinate electrical engineering across multiple projects.
6. Conduct risk and opportunity assessments, implementing resulting actions.
7. Provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning.
8. Interact directly with customers, officials, contractors, and supply chain.

Your background

1. BS/M.Sc./Ph.D in Electrical Engineering and 5 or more years of relevant experience.
2. Experience with FACTS or HV transmission substation solutions required.
3. Knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE requirements.
4. Control and Protection panel design experience preferred.
5. Relay configuration knowledge is a plus.
6. Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
7. Candidates may be required to travel from 1 to 4 months to Sweden for specialized training.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

1. Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.
2. Financial Wellbeing: Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.
3. Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.
4. Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).
5. Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program.

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type: Full time

Experience: Experienced

Job function: Engineering & Science

Contract: Regular

Publication date: 2025-04-17

Reference number: R0066065

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $13 billion USD.
www.hitachienergy.com

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.