Senior Project Manager - Grid Integration

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Grid Integration Senior Project Manager to lead multi‑million‑dollar EPC programs, spanning substation and grid integration initiatives. This role requires relocation to Raleigh and offers a comprehensive relocation package for qualified candidates.

You will oversee planning, budgeting, and execution with cross‑functional teams, ensuring on‑time, on-budget delivery while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, construction management, business, or related field.
• 8+ years of project management experience in complex industrial, utility, infrastructure, or EPC environments.
• Experience leading high‑voltage substation projects, transmission projects, or utility‑scale EPC programs.
• PMP certification preferred; ability to obtain US work authorization without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex EPC substation and grid integration projects.
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risk, and customer expectations through the lifecycle.
• Coordinate across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and supply chain teams to ensure successful delivery.
• Provide executive‑level reporting and maintain project financial performance including forecasting and profitability.

Skills

Project management

High-voltage projects

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job ID: R0142736
Date Posted: 2026-08-24
Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management
Job Schedule: Full time
Remote: No

Job Description: The Opportunity Lead Mega-Scale Substation Projects. Relocate to Raleigh. Shape the Future of the Grid. Are you a Senior Project Manager with a track record of delivering large EPC substation, transmission, and grid infrastructure projects? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Grid Integration Senior Project Manager to lead some of the most complex and impactful energy projects in North America. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, you'll oversee multi-million-dollar EPC programs that strengthen the power grid, enable renewable integration, and support the growing demand for reliable energy infrastructure. This position requires relocation to Raleigh, NC, and Hitachi Energy offers a comprehensive relocation package for qualified candidates. If you've successfully managed high-voltage substation projects, utility infrastructure programs, transmission initiatives, or large EPC projects from award through commissioning, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level with a global technology leader at the forefront of the energy transition.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Lead large-scale EPC substation projects valued in the tens to hundreds of millions of dollars
• Drive projects that directly support grid modernization and renewable energy integration
• Partner with engineering, procurement, construction, and utility customers across North America
• Own project performance from kickoff through final delivery
• Join a globally recognized leader shaping the future of sustainable energy
• Receive full relocation support to Raleigh, NC, one of the fastest-growing technology and energy hubs in the country

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex EPC substation and grid integration projects
• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risk, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle
• Drive coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and supply chain teams
• Maintain project financial performance, including forecasting, cash flow, revenue recognition, and profitability
• Utilize Earned Value Management and key performance metrics to drive execution excellence
• Manage customer relationships and serve as the primary escalation point for project delivery
• Support contract negotiation, change order management, claims mitigation, and commercial strategy
• Provide executive-level reporting and communication to stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulations, procedures, and quality standards

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
• 8+ years of project management experience in complex industrial, utility, infrastructure, or EPC environments
• Demonstrated experience leading high-voltage substation projects, transmission projects, or utility-scale EPC programs
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, contract management, and risk mitigation
• Experience managing customer relationships on large capital projects
• Prior people leadership experience within a matrixed or multinational organization preferred
• PMP certification preferred
• Strong technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities
• Must have authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

Location & Relocation

This role is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. We are actively seeking candidates across the United States and offer a comprehensive relocation package for qualified hires relocating to the Raleigh area.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We combine world-class technology, global expertise, and a collaborative culture to deliver the critical infrastructure powering communities around the world.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match and Contributions
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Permissive Time Off
• Family Support Programs
• Enhanced Leave Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuous Learning Opportunities
• Employee Resource Groups and Career Development Programs

Ready to Lead Projects That Power the Future?

If you've built your career managing utility substation projects, transmission infrastructure, or large EPC programs, and you're looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact while relocating to a thriving market.

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