Senior Power Systems Lead Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401(k) match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Power Lead Engineer in the United States. You will guide the full lifecycle of power system design, development, testing, and commissioning, spanning distribution, generation, and control systems.

You will analyze power systems, develop engineering documentation, and support project delivery while ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements. You will lead technical teams, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in power systems engineering, including at least 3 years in lead/senior role.
• Proficiency with power system analysis software and knowledge of NEC, IEEE, IEC codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of power system design, engineering, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Develop technical specifications, schematics, and engineering layouts for power distribution, generation, and control systems.
• Perform power system studies including load flow, short circuit, arc flash, and protective relay coordination investigations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate power solutions across engineering projects.
• Evaluate and select power equipment, components, and technologies in alignment with applicable standards and regulations.
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to engineering team members while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct site surveys, inspections, troubleshooting, and issue resolution during installation and operational phases.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Power Lead Engineer in the United States. You will guide the full lifecycle of power system design, development, testing, and commissioning, spanning distribution, generation, and control systems.

You will analyze power systems, develop engineering documentation, and support project delivery while ensuring compliance with standards and customer requirements. You will lead technical teams, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to continuous improvement and