Technical Project Engineer | Raleigh, United States of America

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Raleigh, NC seeks a qualified Electromechanical Engineer to manage primary engineering activities for AIS and GIS projects from design through commissioning.

The role requires coordination with Civil, Secondary, SCM teams and external partners, plus focus on safe, compliant, cost-effective solutions. Applicants should have a bachelor’s in electrical or mechanical engineering, 3+ years of electromechanical experience, NEC/IEEE knowledge, BIM/Revit proficiency, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical/mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years of electromechanical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage primary engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for Electromechanical Engineering.
• Drive innovation and cost-effective solutions in proposals.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contract standards.
• Support installation and construction phases.

Skills

Substation calculations

BIM / Revit

PE license or ability

Travel willingness 20%

Education

Bachelors in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

AC/DC design tools

Autodesk ACC

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy and help deliver critical substation infrastructure that supports the reliability, safety, and performance of the power grid. In this role, you will Manage Primary Engineering (Electromechanical) activities across the full lifecycle of Air-Insulated Substation (AIS) and Gas-Insulated Substation (GIS) projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV substation.

You will work on a wide range of primary engineering activities, including single line diagram, layout, elevation, grounding, associated calculations, cable engineering, etc. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, customers, and installation team, you will help develop practical and cost-effective solutions for complex projects while supporting successful project execution from design through construction and commissioning. Your work will contribute directly to dependable grid operation, project quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while providing opportunities to expand your technical expertise across advanced substation technologies.

How you'll make an impact

• Manage Primary engineering activities across the full project lifecycle.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (Civil, Secondary ,SCM) and external partners.
• Serve as the primary technical contact for Electromechanical Engineering
• Drive innovation and cost-effective solutions in proposals
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contract standards
• Support installation and construction phases.
• Evaluate risks and implement mitigation strategies with Project manager Engineering.
• Promote continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Develop base and detailed design documents and drawings based on customer requirements.
• Drive the completion of all engineering activities on projects.
• Create work plans and cost estimates, ensuring quality deliverables.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical /mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3+years of experience in electromechanical engineering.
• Knowledge in substation design calculations, including grounding, short-circuit forces, cable ampacity, cable and conduit schedules, Auxiliary AC and DC design and related engineering software tools.
• Comprehensive understanding of NEC, ANSI/IEEE standards, and high‑voltage air‑insulated and gas‑insulated substation technologies.
• Background in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project environments.
• Willingness to travel up to 20% both domestically and internationally.
• Must have valid work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Proficient in BIM / Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) and Revit for 3D modeling.
• Possesses a Professional Engineering (PE) license or the ability to obtain one.

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

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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