Project Lead Engineer

The opportunity

Step into a role where innovation meets impact. At Hitachi Energy, we're shaping the future of sustainable power with cutting-edge technologies that drive the global energy transition. As a Project Lead Engineer, you'll join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions team, working on transformative projects that enhance power system stability and efficiency. From high-voltage direct current systems to advanced FACTS technologies, your work will help deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to communities across North America. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team, this is your moment to shine.

This is a hybrid role based in Raleigh, NC, requiring on-site presence of two to five days per week.

How you'll make an impact

• Lead all engineering activities across the full project lifecycle

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external partners

• Serve as the primary technical contact for stakeholders

• Drive innovation and cost-effective solutions in proposals

• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contract standards

• Support commissioning and construction phases

• Evaluate risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Promote continuous improvement and process optimization

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

• 7+ years of relevant project engineering experience

• Strong knowledge of NEC, ANSI/IEEE, and high-voltage substations

• Familiarity with FACTS technologies (STATCOM, SVC, Series Capacitor)

• Experience in EPC project environments

• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.
For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision

• Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) with generous match, Life/AD&D, disability insurance

• Family Care: Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, special needs support, adoption assistance

• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs including FMLA, military, parental, adoption, vacation, and holidays

• Employee Engagement and Development: ERGs, tuition reimbursement

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