Job Overview
Job description
- Location:
- Raleigh, NC
- Work arrangement:
- On-site
Role Summary
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in electrical /mechanical engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3+years of experience in electromechanical engineering.
- Proficiency in developing single-line diagrams, Layout, detail design for various bus configuration.
- 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.
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About the Company
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We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.
Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:
You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.
Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully
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Competitive salary and incentives
Well-being and care
Paid and unpaid leave
Flexible work options
Benefits that support your financial security
- Role:
- Project Technical Engineering Experienced Professional
- Job Type:
- Senior Level | Science and Engineering
Company profile
Hitachi Energy
hitachienergy.comHitachi Energy works on the global energy system, aiming to make electricity more sustainable, secure, resilient and affordable and more accessible to all. Its technologies support the expansion and transition of power systems and grids, including HVDC transmission. The company is part of Hitachi Ltd. and traces its heritage to the engineering companies ASEA and Brown Boveri, through its predecessor company ABB. Hitachi Energy is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.
- Headquarters
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Founded
- 2018
- Funding Stage
- Subsidiary
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