Senior Electrical Project Engineer - Substation & FACTS

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company dedicated to advancing a sustainable energy future. As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will play a critical role in the Grid Integration Business Unit, focusing on innovative solutions for EV charging systems and high voltage projects. This position offers the unique opportunity to work on complex projects that enhance electrical stability and reduce environmental impact. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals while contributing to impactful projects that shape the future of energy. If you are passionate about engineering and sustainability, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering development and coordinate electrical discipline across projects.
• Provide technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Control and Protection Panel Design

FACTS Technology

Risk Assessment

Customer Interaction

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

E3 Software

Job description

Description

General Information:
At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is to advance a sustainable energy future for all with pioneering technologies that have a real positive impact on the energy transition for today’s generation and those to come. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories, reducing carbon emissions solving a global challenge. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + collaboration = Great Innovation.

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer for North America Grid Integration Business Unit. The Grid Integration business is experiencing tremendous growth in EV charging systems, high voltage direct current projects, power consulting, power quality solutions, semiconductors, and many other exciting offerings in North America.
The Electrical Project Engineer will join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team. GPQS is working with Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS). FACTS technology enables power system owners to increase capacity in the existing electric power system while improving electrical stability. As a result, more power reaches the customer with a minimal environmental impact and at lower investment costs compared to alternative solutions.
An Electrical Project Engineer applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Your Responsibilities:

• Engineering development: Ensuring that engineering is developed with complete information and/or that all multidisciplinary information has been included.
• Leading development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges.
• Driving completion of all engineering activities on the project.
• Coordinating the electrical engineering discipline across several projects.
• Providing technical support for testing, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Creating work plans and cost estimates. Reviewing and approving scope, budget and schedule for assignments, and ensuring quality deliverables.
• Interacting directly with customers, officials, contractors, and supply chain.
• Explaining facts, policies, and practices related to job area.
• Designing and executing the project in line with customer specification / FACTS standard/Global standards, NEC, ANSI, IEEE etc.
• Completing risk and opportunity assessments and ensuring implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility.
• Providing cost effective quality solutions as per customer requirement and delivering within budget and contract. Ensuring adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks.
• Preparation of manufacturing documents for control and protection cubicles.
• Preparation of FACTS plant design drawings (Secondary).
• Preparation of specification and Request for Proposal (RFP) documents for control and protection cubicles, cable, junction boxes, etc.
• Purchasing of control and protection cubicles, cable, junction boxes, etc.
• Coordination with other departments (Mechanical / Control / System Design / Construction / Commissioning)
• Reviewing and coordinating with vendor/supplier drawings for electrical deliverables including primary equipment.
• Evaluation of sub-supplier and selection as per project requirements.
• Involvement in developing and supporting activities for continuous process improvements.
• Preparation of As-Built Drawings.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
  

Your Background:

• BS/M.Sc./Ph.D in Electrical Engineering.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE requirements.
• Knowledge of FACTS or HV transmission substation solutions is preferred.
• Experience in Control and Protection panel design is preferred.
• Knowledge of relay configuration is a plus.
• Experience with E3 is a plus.