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Hitachi

Protection & Control Engineer

Hitachi

. Design and develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems .

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRaleigh • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems
  • Prepare engineering documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings
  • Review and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation
  • Coordinate technical activities throughout the project lifecycle
  • Perform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification
  • Support project managers with technical input for proposals and risk assessments
  • Collaborate with customers to optimize system performance and resolve design issues
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
  • 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
  • 3+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems
  • Knowledge of protective relays, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE)
  • Familiarity with substation automation and high-voltage equipment
  • Experience with engineering tools and test equipment (DOBLE, OMICRON)
  • Strong analytical, 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
  • Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.)
  • Special needs support
  • Adoption assistance
  • Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
  • Employee Resource Groups (depending on location)
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • On-demand learning platforms

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Hard Skills & Tools
protection and control engineeringrelay testingSCADA integrationcommunication protocolsprotective relayssubstation automationhigh-voltage equipmentengineering documentationschematicswiring diagrams
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsmentoringcollaborationcontinuous improvement