Senior Project Lead Engineer

Hitachi

Senior Project Lead Engineer at Hitachi Energy leading technical design and execution for substation automation projects. Engaging with customers and collaborating with teams to ensure project success.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRaleigh • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
Employer-sponsored pension, 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution
Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft support, special needs assistance, and adoption support
Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
Employee Resource Groups, tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning platforms

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Hard Skills & Tools

substation automationSCADAprotective relayscommunication protocolsModbusDNP3GOOSEelectrical testingDOBLEOMICRON

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationproject coordinationcustomer engagementcontinuous improvementtechnical inputrisk assessment