Senior Project Manager - Energy Systems

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company as a Senior Project Manager, focusing on EPC projects in Power Systems. You will lead project planning and execution, collaborate on procurement, and ensure compliance with safety and quality. This hybrid role based in Raleigh, NC, aims to impact communities and industries positively.

Benefits

Health Care: medical, dental, and vision

Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match

Life and Family Care support

Enhanced leave programs

Tuition reimbursement program

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience managing infrastructure or energy projects.
• Experience with turnkey substation projects is a strong advantage.
• PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of complex power delivery projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with client expectations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and financial forecasts.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Contract Negotiation

Risk Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, construction management, or related field

Job description

Description

The opportunity

Step into a role where your expertise drives the future of energy. At Hitachi Energy, we’re seeking a skilled and motivatedSenior Project Managerto lead EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects in the Power Systems sector. Based in Raleigh, NC, this hybrid onsite role offers the chance to manage high-impact initiatives that power communities and industries. If you’re passionate about delivering results, collaborating across teams, and making a tangible difference, this opportunity is built for you.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead the planning and execution of complex power delivery projects

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in alignment with client expectations

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and financial forecasts

• Monitor project health using EVMS and ensure positive cash flow

• Identify and mitigate risks while uncovering new opportunities

• Collaborate with supply chain teams to manage procurement and subcontracting

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards

• Deliver clear, timely project updates to internal and external stakeholders

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, construction management, or related field

• 5–10 years of experience managing infrastructure or energy projects

• Experience with turnkey substation projects is a strong advantage

• PMP certification is a plus

• Strong interpersonal, technical, and financial management skills

• Experience with contract negotiation and risk management

• 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 (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision

• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance

• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance

• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)

• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program

Location requirement
This is an onsite role based in Raleigh, NC. The selected candidate will be expected to work from the office at least two days per week.

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