Senior Substation Automation Lead Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Project Lead Engineer to drive substation automation projects, lead technical design, and coordinate activities across design, production, and commissioning. You will configure SCADA, protective relays, and communication devices, and perform electrical testing with DOBLE and OMICRON.

The role requires a strong background in SCADA, protection systems, and utility substation operations, with a focus on collaboration with global teams and customers

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 communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).
• Hands-on experience with electrical testing using DOBLE and OMICRON equipment.
• Familiarity with utility substation operations and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design and engineering deliverables for substation automation projects.
• Configure and test SCADA systems, protective relays, and communication 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

Electrical testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

DOBLE

OMICRON

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Project Lead Engineer to drive substation automation projects, lead technical design, and coordinate activities across design, production, and commissioning. You will configure SCADA, protective relays, and communication devices, and perform electrical testing with DOBLE and OMICRON.

The role requires a strong background in SCADA, protection systems, and utility substation operations, with a focus on collaboration with global teams and customers