Protection & Control Lead Engineer
5 days ago
Overview
Description
The Opportunity
At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping the future of sustainable power systems. As a leader in grid automation and protection technologies, we empower utilities and industries to deliver reliable, efficient, and secure energy to millions worldwide. This is your chance to join a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will directly influence the modernization of the power grid.
In this role, you’ll work on cutting-edge projects that integrate advanced protection and control systems, ensuring stability and resilience across transmission and distribution networks. You’ll partner with industry experts, leverage state-of-the-art technologies, and contribute to solutions that enable renewable integration and smarter grids.
If you’re passionate about engineering excellence, solving complex challenges, and making a tangible impact on the energy transition, this is the opportunity to elevate your career. At Hitachi Energy, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work drives progress for generations to come.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement advanced protection and control schemes for power systems.
- Develop engineering documentation and specifications for substation automation projects.
- Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to meet scope and deadlines.
- Provide technical guidance and resolve design challenges during project execution.
- Engage with customers to optimize system performance and ensure satisfaction.
- Support proposal development with technical input and cost recommendations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for engineering processes and standards.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Your Background
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 12–16 years of experience in protection and control engineering.
- Strong knowledge of substation automation and grid protection systems.
- Proficiency with industry standards and vendor technologies.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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