Senior Protection & Control Engineer – Power Systems

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Raleigh seeks a Protection & Control Engineer to design, develop, and implement protection and control systems for electrical power projects.

You will prepare design criteria, schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings, and ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements. The role covers project execution, testing and commissioning, and collaboration with clients and cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems.
• Knowledge of protective relays, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).
• Familiarity with substation automation and high-voltage equipment.
• Professional Engineering license or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems.
• Prepare engineering documentation including design criteria, schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.
• Review and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with national standards, customer requirements, and best practices.
• Coordinate technical activities throughout the project lifecycle, including design, testing, and commissioning.
• Support project managers with technical input for proposals, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
• Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Resolve engineering and design issues with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance.
• Perform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).
• Utilize advanced test equipment (DOBLE, OMICRON) for system validation.
• Prepare detailed test plans and reports for customer approval.
• Conduct meetings with customers to discuss design modifications and system optimization.
• Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases.
• Build strong relationships with clients and offer recommendations for improved system performance.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and engineering teams to provide technical expertise.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices within the team.
• Participate in technical training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all engineering activities adhere to company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Promote a culture of safety and integrity across all project phases.

Skills

Protection & Control

SCADA knowledge

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOBLE

OMICRON

Modbus

DNP3

GOOSE

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Raleigh seeks a Protection & Control Engineer to design, develop, and implement protection and control systems for electrical power projects.

You will prepare design criteria, schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings, and ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements. The role covers project execution, testing and commissioning, and collaboration with clients and cross‑functional teams.