Substation Automation Commissioning Engineer – IEC 61850

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

401(k) Program with company match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is hiring an Automation Commissioning Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role involves testing, integration, and commissioning of automation systems with a focus on MicroSCADA and IEC 61850 solutions. You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams and provide support during commissioning phases while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 3–7 years of relevant experience, with excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. The position offers a range of health benefits and development programs.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in commissioning substation automation systems.
• Strong knowledge of communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Integrate and configure automation systems with proper documentation.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies during commissioning.

Skills

Commissioning substation automation systems

Hands-on experience with MicroSCADA

Knowledge of SCADA systems

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

IEC 61850 analyzers

OMICRON CMC

Gateway configuration platforms

Test instrumentation

Job description

Hitachi Energy is hiring an Automation Commissioning Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina. This role involves testing, integration, and commissioning of automation systems with a focus on MicroSCADA and IEC 61850 solutions. You'll collaborate closely with engineering teams and provide support during commissioning phases while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 3–7 years of relevant experience, with excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. The position offers a range of health benefits and development programs.