Power Lead Engineer
Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
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Job Summary
Location:
Raleigh North Carolina United StatesJob ID:
R0139998Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
As a Power Lead Engineer you will play a key role in the design development and implementation of power systems that support reliable efficient and safe power this role you will guide the full lifecycle of engineering activities from conceptual design and detailed engineering through testing and commissioning. You will work across power distribution generation and control systems performing technical studies developing engineering documentation and supporting the successful delivery of complex projects. Working closely with project managers and multidisciplinary engineering teams you will help integrate power solutions that meet technical requirements industry standards and customer expectations. You will also contribute to troubleshooting continuous improvement and the evaluation of emerging technologies helping advance innovative approaches to power system design and operation. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your technical expertise collaborate with experienced professionals and make a meaningful contribution to the reliability safety performance and modernization of critical power infrastructure.
- Lead the full lifecycle of power system design engineering testing and commissioning activities.
- Develop technical specifications schematics and engineering layouts for power distribution generation and control systems.
- Perform power system studies including load flow short circuit arc flash and protective relay coordination investigations.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to integrate power solutions across engineering projects.
- Evaluate and select power equipment components and technologies in alignment with applicable standards and regulations.
- Provide technical guidance and coaching to engineering team members while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conduct site surveys inspections troubleshooting and issue resolution during installation and operational phases.
- Prepare technical reports project documentation and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations procedures and guidelines.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Masters degree preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in power systems engineering including at least 3 years in a lead or senior role.
- Proven experience designing and implementing complex power distribution generation and control systems.
- Proficiency with power system analysis software such as ETAP SKM PowerTools or PSS/E.
- Knowledge of electrical codes and standards including NEC IEEE and IEC.
- Experience with PLC/SCADA systems used for power system control and monitoring.
- P.E. license or equivalent professional certification is considered a plus.
In this role you will have the opportunity to work on impactful power infrastructure projects collaborate with experienced professionals and continue building your technical and project delivery capabilities within the evolving energy sector.
- Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy
- A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
- Health Care (medical dental vision etc.)
- Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution Life/AD&D Insurance disability insurance)
- Family Care: Life and Family (Legal pet auto home identity theft etc.) special needs support and adoption assistance
- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA Military Service Leave Maternal Paternal adoption vacation and holiday)
- Permissive Time Off: No accrued hours take the time you need
- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location) tuition reimbursement program on-demand learning platforms
Background Screening and Security Checks
As part of the hiring process Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history education criminal records and other relevant information in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain rolesparticularly those involving access to sensitive information financial responsibilities client data regulated environments or security-sensitive functionsadditional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include but are not limited to enhanced criminal history checks credit history reviews (where legally permissible) sanctions screening or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal state and local laws. Candidates will be notified and where required asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including females minorities protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities.
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