Hitachi
Power Lead Engineer
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 8 years of progressive power systems engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
About the job
Leads the design, analysis, testing, commissioning, and delivery of power systems for infrastructure projects.
What you'll do
- Lead power-system engineering across design, testing, and commissioning.
- Develop specifications, schematics, and layouts; perform power-system studies and select equipment.
- Coordinate with project teams, guide engineers, and support site troubleshooting and compliance.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- At least 8 years of progressive power systems engineering experience, including 3 years in a lead or senior role.
- Experience designing and implementing complex power distribution, generation, and control systems; experience with PLC/SCADA systems.
- Proficiency with power system analysis software such as ETAP, SKM PowerTools, or PSS/E; knowledge of NEC, IEEE, and IEC.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree.
- P.E. license or equivalent professional certification.
Tools
ETAP, SKM PowerTools, PSS/E, NEC, IEEE, IEC, PLC/SCADA
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