Senior Substation Automation & Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

401(k) Plan with company match

Life/AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Family Care support

Enhanced leave programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Automation Commissioning Engineer to lead testing, integration, and commissioning of substation automation systems on-site. You will work with Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA and IEC 61850-based solutions, ensuring installations comply with project specs and safety standards.

Responsibilities include FAT/SAT, configuring SCADA/HMI/RTU, validating protocols, and troubleshooting during commissioning. The role requires travel and collaboration with project teams and customers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
3–7 years of experience in commissioning substation automation systems.
Hands-on experience with Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA and IEC 61850 configuration.
Strong knowledge of SCADA systems, communication protocols, and networking.
Familiarity with cybersecurity standards for automation systems.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Willingness to travel extensively for on-site commissioning.

Responsibilities

Perform FAT and SAT for substation automation systems.
Configure and test SCADA, HMI interfaces, and RTU logic.
Validate IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, and GOOSE protocols for interoperability.
Troubleshoot issues during commissioning and start-up phases.
Prepare and execute commissioning plans and procedures.
Conduct point-to-point testing, alarm verification, and control command validation.