Hitachi
Automation Engineer
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States +1 · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada - Experience
- Minimum 3 years in substation automation or industrial control systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
About the job
Designs, configures, tests, commissions, and troubleshoots substation automation systems for reliable power-system monitoring and control.
What you'll do
- Design and configure substation automation systems, communication architectures, HMI screens, and RTU logic.
- Support FAT, SAT, and commissioning; troubleshoot systems and collaborate with project teams and customers.
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and contribute to continuous improvement.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or 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, HMI, RTU
AI focus
The role does not involve AI engineering; the employer uses AI-supported recruitment tools for application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling.
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