Senior Project Lead Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Adoption Support

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Project Lead Engineer in Raleigh to drive substation automation projects from design through commissioning. You will lead technical design, coordinate complex programs and engage with customers to ensure top-quality delivery.

Your background should include a decade of substation automation experience, strong SCADA and protection knowledge, and hands-on DOBLE/OMICRON testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in substation automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, protection systems and protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).
• Hands-on electrical testing experience with DOBLE and OMICRON equipment.
• Familiarity with utility substation operations and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Candidate must already have work authorization to work in the United States for Hitachi Energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and engineering deliverables for substation automation projects.
• Configure and test SCADA systems, protective relays, and communications devices.
• Perform electrical testing using DOBLE and OMICRON equipment.
• Coordinate project activities across design, production, and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Engage with customers to optimize solutions and maintain high satisfaction.
• Support project managers with technical input for proposals and risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement and share best practices across teams.

Skills

SCADA

Protection systems

Communication protocols

Electrical testing

DOBLE equipment

OMICRON equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOBLE equipment

OMICRON equipment

Job description

At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of power systems—making them smarter, safer, and more sustainable. As a Senior Project Lead Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering advanced substation automation solutions that keep the grid reliable and resilient. This isn’t just another engineering job—it’s a chance to influence how energy flows across communities and industries.
You’ll lead technical design, coordinate complex projects, and engage directly with customers to ensure world‑class execution. From configuring SCADA systems to commissioning protective relays, your expertise will drive innovation and operational excellence. If you’re passionate about solving technical challenges, collaborating across global teams, and working on projects that matter, this is your opportunity to make an impact in the power industry’s transformation.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Lead technical design and engineering deliverables for substation automation projects.
• Configure and test SCADA systems, protective relays, and communication devices.
• Perform electrical testing using advanced tools like DOBLE and OMICRON.
• Coordinate project activities across design, production, and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Engage with customers to optimize solutions and maintain high satisfaction.
• Support project managers with technical input for proposals and risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement and share best practices across teams.
  Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in substation automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, protection systems, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).
• Hands‑on experience with electrical testing using DOBLE and OMICRON equipment.
• Familiarity with utility substation operations and standards.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
  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: Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft support, special needs assistance, and adoption support
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups, tuition reimbursement, on‑demand learning platforms

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America;
Saint‑Laurent, Quebec, Canada

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-29

Reference number R0141912

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.