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Hitachi

Protection & Control Engineer

Hitachi

. Design and develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in protection and control engineering for power systems, including the design and development of protection schemes, relay testing, and SCADA integration. Proficient in preparing engineering documentation and ensuring compliance with regulations while providing technical support during installation and commissioning.

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Protection And Control EngineeringRelay TestingSCADA IntegrationBachelor’s Degree In Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineering License

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Hard Skills
Protection Schemes DesignEngineering Documentation PreparationVendor Equipment Specification ReviewTechnical Proposal SupportProject MonitoringCommunication Protocol VerificationHigh-Voltage Equipment KnowledgeProtective Relays KnowledgeSubstation AutomationCost Estimation
Soft Skills
Technical SupportCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
DOBLEOMICRONSCADA SystemsModbusDNP3GOOSE
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineering License
Industry Keywords
Power SystemsSubstationEngineering DocumentationComplianceRisk Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design and develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems
  • Prepare engineering documentation, including design criteria, schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings
  • Review and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation
  • Coordinate technical activities across design, testing, and commissioning phases
  • Support project managers with technical input for proposals, cost estimates, and risk assessments
  • Monitor project progress to support adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
  • Perform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification
  • Provide technical support to customers during installation and commissioning activities
  • Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems
  • Experience in protection and control engineering for power systems
  • Knowledge of protective relays, SCADA systems, communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE), substation automation, and high-voltage equipment
  • Experience with engineering tools and test equipment, including DOBLE and OMICRON
  • Professional Engineering license or certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunities to work with cross-functional teams while expanding technical knowledge and project experience
  • Work on innovative energy technologies supporting electrical power projects
  • Collaborate with experienced professionals across engineering and other functional teams
  • Participate in technical training and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Health and retirement benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Workplace flexibility programs