Senior Lead Project Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) match

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in the United States is seeking a Senior Lead Project Engineer to drive technical execution for Battery Energy Storage Systems and renewable integration. You will lead design, engineering, and delivery from concept to commissioning, shaping SCADA configurations and inverter controls while collaborating across supply chain and customers.

The role emphasizes independent and collaborative work, with a focus on compliant, high-impact energy solutions for a sustainable grid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years in power systems or energy storage
• Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience with SCADA and automation protocols (Modbus, DNP)
• Strong electrical engineering and industrial software aptitude
• Ability to work independently and across teams
• Must have US work authorization for Hitachi Energy in the US

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of BESS and renewable energy projects with project management
• Review and approve design deliverables and project documentation
• Define control system narratives and SCADA configurations for energy applications
• Support proposal development and respond to RFIs and RFPs
• Collaborate with supply chain to evaluate and approve technical solutions
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Interface with customers to deliver tailored engineering solutions
• Share technical knowledge and support internal training and testing
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Skills

Power systems

Energy storage

Power electronics

Electrical engineering

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Modbus

DNP

Job description

Job Description

At Hitachi Energy, we’re not just building systems—we’re powering the future. As a Senior Lead Project Engineer in our Power Conversion Systems (PCS) group, you’ll be at the heart of the energy transition, leading technical execution for cutting-edge Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable integration, and data center applications. This role offers the chance to work on high-impact projects that span remote microgrids, grid-scale storage, and commercial energy systems.

You’ll be the technical anchor for projects of medium to high complexity, guiding design, engineering, and delivery from concept to commissioning. Whether it’s shaping SCADA systems, optimizing inverter-based controls, or collaborating with supply chain and customers, your work will directly influence how energy is generated, stored, and distributed.

This is more than a job—it’s a mission. You’ll join a team of innovators and problem-solvers who thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivering solutions that matter. If you’re ready to lead with purpose, grow your expertise, and help shape a more sustainable grid, Hitachi Energy is where your impact begins.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead technical execution of BESS and renewable energy projects hand-in-hand with project management
• Review and approve design deliverables and project documentation.
• Define control system narratives and SCADA configurations for energy applications.
• Support proposal development and respond to RFIs and RFPs.
• Collaborate with supply chain to evaluate and approve technical solutions.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Interface with customers to deliver tailored engineering solutions.
• Share technical knowledge and support internal training and testing.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience in power systems, energy storage, or power electronics; or
• Master’s degree in engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with SCADA systems and automation protocols (Modbus, DNP).
• Strong technical aptitude in electrical engineering and industrial software.
• Familiarity with renewable and thermal generation technologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

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):

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

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