Senior Technical Lead Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Houston, TX, is seeking a Technical Lead to guide complex integration projects delivering advanced Network Manager solutions for global customers. The role blends technical leadership with stakeholder collaboration and hands-on delivery from kickoff to handover.

You will enable delivery excellence, oversee cybersecurity alignment, and mentor peers while expanding your expertise across project management and power-system technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in integration projects involving power control and monitoring.
• Minimum 5 years of knowledge of electric power system control and monitoring via system integration project delivery.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholder requirements with diverse teams and customers.
• Understanding of project management best practices within a technical environment.
• ISO27001 Fundamentals and IEC 62443 Fundamentals certifications, or the ability to obtain them.

Responsibilities

• Support project planning and execution alongside Project Managers to deliver successful customer solutions.
• Coordinate project teams, onboarding activities, and project requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with customers, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates and issue management.
• Lead key delivery milestones, including FAT, SAT, site installation, verification, and handover activities.
• Ensure cybersecurity and project delivery activities align with established processes and standards.
• Mentor and support fellow Technical Leads while contributing to knowledge sharing and capability development.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

System integration

Power systems

Cybersecurity fundamentals

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

Are you ready to lead complex, high-impact projects that help power the future? As a Technical Lead at Hitachi Energy, you will play a pivotal role in delivering advanced Network Manager solutions that support power system control and monitoring for customers around the world.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

This position combines technical expertise, leadership, stakeholder engagement, and project execution. You will guide talented project teams, collaborate closely with customers, and help ensure successful delivery from project kickoff through final handover. Working at the intersection of energy and technology, you will coordinate critical activities, drive technical excellence, and contribute to innovative solutions that support reliable and sustainable power systems.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, bringing people together, and delivering results in a dynamic environment. You will be empowered to take ownership, influence project outcomes, and continuously develop your expertise across project management, system integration, cybersecurity, and power system technologies. At Hitachi Energy, learning never stops, and you'll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the future of energy.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

How you'll make an impact

Support project planning and execution alongside Project Managers to deliver successful customer solutions.

Coordinate project teams, onboarding activities, and project requirements.

Maintain effective communication with customers, stakeholders, and project teams.

Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates and issue management.

Lead key delivery milestones, including FAT, SAT, site installation, verification, and handover activities.

Ensure cybersecurity and project delivery activities align with established processes and standards.

Mentor and support fellow Technical Leads while contributing to knowledge sharing and capability development.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives for products, processes, and project delivery practices.

Your background

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience working on integration projects involving power control and monitoring systems.

Minimum of 5 years of knowledge of electric power system control and monitoring, ideally gained through system integration project delivery.

Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.

Ability to manage stakeholder requirements and collaborate effectively with diverse teams and customers.

Understanding of project management best practices within a technical project environment.

ISO27001 Fundamentals and IEC 62443 Fundamentals certifications, or the ability to obtain them.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, you'll help shape a more sustainable energy future through innovative technologies and impactful projects.

We invest in your development with continuous learning opportunities, technical training, and career growth pathways across a global organization.

Join an inclusive, collaborative culture where teamwork, knowledge sharing, and professional development are valued and encouraged.

Location Houston, Texas, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-09-22

Reference number R0145788

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

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