Senior Manager - Power Systems Automation & Communications

Hitachi; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. in Raleigh seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive multidiscipline teams in Protection & Control, Automation, and Telecommunications, delivering customer projects on time and within budget.

You will provide technical direction, oversee design reviews, and engage with customers to ensure safety, quality, and performance. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in power systems engineering with 5+ years of leadership, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in power systems, substation automation, protection & control, SCADA, communications, or related industries.
• 5+ years of leadership experience supervising engineering teams or technical specialists.
• Strong understanding of utility and industrial automation applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of P&C, Automation, SCADA, RTU, and Telecommunications design engineers.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.
• Provide technical direction and oversight during project execution, design reviews, and problem resolution.
• Support sales and proposal activities by providing technical expertise, estimating engineering effort, and reviewing technical solutions.
• Build strong customer relationships and participate in customer meetings, technical workshops, and design reviews.
• Monitor contractual obligations, engineering scope, risks, and change management activities.
• Ensure engineering teams are properly resourced, trained, and equipped to meet business demands.
• Drive risk identification, mitigation planning, and opportunity management across projects.

Job description

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. in Raleigh seeks an experienced engineering leader to drive multidiscipline teams in Protection & Control, Automation, and Telecommunications, delivering customer projects on time and within budget.

You will provide technical direction, oversee design reviews, and engage with customers to ensure safety, quality, and performance. Ideal candidates bring 8+ years in power systems engineering with 5+ years of leadership, strong communication skills, and a deep understanding