Hitachi

Automation Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Raleigh • North Carolina • Texas • United States

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Cyber Security

About the role

  • The Automation Commissioning Engineer is responsible for the testing, integration, and commissioning of substation automation systems.
  • Perform Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for substation automation systems.
  • Validate communication protocols (IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE) and ensure interoperability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues during commissioning and start-up phases.
  • Prepare and execute detailed commissioning plans and procedures.
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, and customers during commissioning phases.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
  • 3–7 years of experience in commissioning substation automation systems.
  • Hands-on experience with Hitachi Energy MicroSCADA and IEC 61850 configuration.
  • Strong knowledge of SCADA systems, communication protocols, and networking.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity standards for automation systems.
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to travel extensively for on-site commissioning.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with customers and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Experience with tools such as IEC 61850 analyzers, gateway configuration platforms, and test instrumentation (OMICRON CMC,Doble etc.) considered an asset.
Benefits
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  • Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities
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Hard Skills & Tools
substation automation systemsFactory Acceptance Tests (FAT)Site Acceptance Tests (SAT)communication protocolsIEC 61850ModbusDNP3GOOSEtroubleshootingcommissioning plans
Soft Skills
problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationcustomer interactionteamworkattention to detailadaptabilityorganizational skillsanalytical thinkingwillingness to travel