Senior Substation Automation Lead Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Adoption Support

Paid Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Project Lead Engineer in Raleigh to drive substation automation projects from design through commissioning. You will lead technical design, coordinate complex programs and engage with customers to ensure top-quality delivery.

Your background should include a decade of substation automation experience, strong SCADA and protection knowledge, and hands-on DOBLE/OMICRON testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in substation automation projects.
• Strong knowledge of SCADA, protection systems and protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).
• Hands-on electrical testing experience with DOBLE and OMICRON equipment.
• Familiarity with utility substation operations and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Candidate must already have work authorization to work in the United States for Hitachi Energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and engineering deliverables for substation automation projects.
• Configure and test SCADA systems, protective relays, and communications devices.
• Perform electrical testing using DOBLE and OMICRON equipment.
• Coordinate project activities across design, production, and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Engage with customers to optimize solutions and maintain high satisfaction.
• Support project managers with technical input for proposals and risk assessments.
• Drive continuous improvement and share best practices across teams.

Skills

SCADA

Protection systems

Communication protocols

Electrical testing

DOBLE equipment

OMICRON equipment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

DOBLE equipment

OMICRON equipment

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Project Lead Engineer in Raleigh to drive substation automation projects from design through commissioning. You will lead technical design, coordinate complex programs and engage with customers to ensure top-quality delivery.

Your background should include a decade of substation automation experience, strong SCADA and protection knowledge, and hands-on DOBLE/OMICRON testing.