Hitachi
Automation Engineer
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States +1 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada - Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in substation automation or industrial control systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidates must already have work authorization that permits them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
About the job
Designs, configures, tests, and commissions substation automation systems for reliable monitoring and control of energy infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Configure substation automation systems, communication architectures, HMI screens, and RTU logic.
- Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning; troubleshoot and optimize system performance.
- Coordinate with project teams and customers to deliver compliant, high-quality designs.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in substation automation or industrial control systems.
- Hands-on experience with MicroSCADA configuration and deployment.
- Strong knowledge of IEC 61850 and related communication protocols.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with cybersecurity standards for automation systems.
Tools
MicroSCADA, IEC 61850, Modbus, DNP3
AI focus
The role involves no AI work. Hitachi Energy uses AI-supported tools in its recruitment process for application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling.
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