Senior Lead Project Engineer - BESS & Grid Integration

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) plan with match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a Senior Lead Project Engineer in the Power Conversion Systems group in Raleigh, NC. You will drive technical execution for battery energy storage systems, renewable integration, and data-center applications, guiding design, engineering, and delivery from concept to commissioning.

The role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, SCADA/Modbus/DNP experience, and the ability to collaborate across teams and with customers on high-impact energy projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or higher with 5+ years in power systems, energy storage or power electronics.
• Experience with SCADA systems and automation protocols (Modbus, DNP).
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical execution of BESS and renewable energy projects in coordination 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 external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Power systems

Energy storage

SCADA experience

Project leadership

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Modbus

DNP

Electrical software

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA INC is seeking a Senior Lead Project Engineer in the Power Conversion Systems group in Raleigh, NC. You will drive technical execution for battery energy storage systems, renewable integration, and data-center applications, guiding design, engineering, and delivery from concept to commissioning.

The role requires strong electrical engineering expertise, SCADA/Modbus/DNP experience, and the ability to collaborate across teams and with customers on high-impact energy projects.