Senior Project Manager (Energy Systems EPC projects)

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Life and disability insurance

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Energy Systems EPC projects. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets, schedules, and risk across large electrical EPC programs, ensuring safe, compliant, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, US work authorization, and willingness to travel domestically and internationally. Hybrid work setup and collaboration with global teams are core aspects of this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.
• 8+ years of experience managing large, multi-faceted electrical projects.
• Experience working with different contractual models.
• Solid financial and commercial management skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, MS Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience coordinating multinational and remote teams; willingness to travel 25% or more domestically and internationally.
• Substation, switchyard, or brownfield project experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project execution plans, scope, schedules, resource plans, goals, and deliverables.
• Own project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, margins, and project health tracking.
• Lead risk and opportunity management activities to support successful project outcomes.
• Manage project scope, changes, claims, negotiations, and approvals in accordance with contract requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain teams on procurement strategies, subcontracting activities, bid evaluations, and awards.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and provide project reporting that promotes effective communication and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate project quality activities, address non-conformities, and support internal and external audits.
• Work closely with EHS teams to develop and enforce project-specific safety plans throughout project execution.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management

Tools

SAP

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Energy Systems EPC projects)

Senior Project Manager (Energy Systems EPC projects)

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support our growing North America FACTS and Substation business (GPQSS). The GPQSS team provides solutions which help enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful conclusion of EPC project. This key role oversees project teams, who coordinate activities to ensure that work is completed on time and within budget, to a high standard. As well as provide leadership to strategically manage risk, monitor finances and ensure each phase of work is started or completed on time. Ensure the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies. If you have a proven track record and passion for driving large complex EPC projects, we want to hear from you!

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Develop and manage project execution plans, scope, schedules, resource plans, goals, and deliverables.
• Own project financial performance, including budgets, forecasts, cash flow, margins, and project health tracking.
• Lead risk and opportunity management activities to support successful project outcomes.
• Manage project scope, changes, claims, negotiations, and approvals in accordance with contract requirements.
• Partner with Supply Chain teams on procurement strategies, subcontracting activities, bid evaluations, and awards.
• Serve as the primary customer contact and provide project reporting that promotes effective communication and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate project quality activities, address non-conformities, and support internal and external audits.
• Work closely with EHS teams to develop and enforce project-specific safety plans throughout project execution.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization for the United States.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or Construction Management.
• 8+ years of experience managing large, multi-faceted electrical projects, including large or mega projects.
• Experience working with different contractual models.
• Solid financial and commercial management skills.
• Proficiency with SAP, MS Project, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including experience coordinating multinational and remote teams; willingness to travel 25% or more domestically and internationally.
• Substation, switchyard, or brownfield project experience a plus

More About Us

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to critical energy infrastructure projects while expanding your project management experience alongside experienced professionals in the power industry.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
• 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)
• Hybrid Work Environment: This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with a combination of in-office and remote collaboration based on business needs.
• Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours, take the time you need
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Project | Program Management

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-10-14

Reference number R0137714

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.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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