Senior Project Lead Engineer
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Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location:
Raleigh North Carolina United StatesJob ID:
R0110950Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
At Hitachi Energy were shaping the future of power systemsmaking them smarter safer and more sustainable. As a Senior Project Lead Engineer youll play a pivotal role in delivering advanced substation automation solutions that keep the grid reliable and resilient. This isnt just another engineering jobits a chance to influence how energy flows across communities and industries.
Youll lead technical design coordinate complex projects and engage directly with customers to ensure world-class execution. From configuring SCADA systems to commissioning protective relays your expertise will drive innovation and operational excellence. If youre passionate about solving technical challenges collaborating across global teams and working on projects that matter this is your opportunity to make an impact in the power industrys transformation.
How Youll Make an Impact
- Lead technical design and engineering deliverables for substation automation projects.
- Configure and test SCADA systems protective relays and communication devices.
- Perform electrical testing using advanced tools like DOBLE and OMICRON.
- Coordinate project activities across design production and commissioning phases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Engage with customers to optimize solutions and maintain high satisfaction.
- Support project managers with technical input for proposals and risk assessments.
- Drive continuous improvement and share best practices across teams.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
Your Background
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10 years of experience in substation automation projects.
- Strong knowledge of SCADA protection systems and communication protocols (Modbus DNP3 GOOSE).
- Hands-on experience with electrical testing using DOBLE and OMICRON equipment.
- Familiarity with utility substation operations and standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
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 dental vision etc.)
- Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution Life/AD&D Insurance disability insurance
- Family Care: Legal pet auto home identity theft support special needs assistance and adoption support
- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA Military Service Leave Maternal Paternal adoption vacation and holiday)
- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups tuition reimbursement on-demand learning platforms
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- Prolog
- Wastewater
- OSHA
- Mechanical Engineering
- Project Engineering
- Project Management
- Autocad
- Project Management Software
- Microsoft Project
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