Senior Power Systems Engineer - Grid Modernization & FACTS

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Retirement Savings - 401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Professional Growth

Family Support

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions team within the North America Grid Integration Business Unit. This role delivers complex engineering projects from concept through commissioning and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.

You will work on FACTS, power quality, and utility transmission projects, ensuring compliance with NEC, ANSI, and IEEE standards while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Lead electrical engineering activities across multiple projects and phases.
• Design and review documentation to NEC/ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering with 7+ years of experience.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate electrical engineering activities across projects.
• Develop innovative solutions while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Prepare and review specifications, RFPs, and manufacturing packages.
• Support project planning through scope definition, cost estimating, scheduling, and risk management.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, contractors and cross-functional teams.
• Review supplier deliverables and assist procurement of electrical equipment.

Skills

Power systems

Project leadership

High-voltage experience

Regulatory standards NEC/ANSI/IEEE

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BS, MS, or PhD)

Tools

GIS substations

Protection and control systems

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions team within the North America Grid Integration Business Unit. This role delivers complex engineering projects from concept through commissioning and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.

You will work on FACTS, power quality, and utility transmission projects, ensuring compliance with NEC, ANSI, and IEEE standards while driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.