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Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0140267 Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: Job Description The Opportunity At Hitachi Energy, we’re not just powering the grid—we’re transforming it. As a global leader in Grids and Power Quality Solutions, helping utilities and industries worldwide enhance grid stability, increase capacity, and reduce environmental impact. Now, we’re looking for a Project Manager Engineering to join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team. This is your chance to lead multidisciplinary engineering efforts on high-impact projects that shape the future of energy. You’ll manage the full engineering scope of Air Insulated and Gas Insulated Substation projects—from concept to commissioning, ensuring technical excellence, cost efficiency, and seamless execution. You’ll be the technical heartbeat of the project, collaborating with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and consortium partners. Whether it’s driving innovation in system design, coordinating resources, or supporting installation and commissioning, your leadership will be key to delivering smarter, more resilient power systems. How You’ll Make an Impact Lead all engineering activities across the lifecycle of AIS and GIS projects ranging from 69kV to 765kV substations Coordinate multidisciplinary teams (Primary, Secondary , Civil )and external partners Support proposal efforts with innovative, cost-effective solutions Define project tasks, schedules, and quality metrics Evaluate risks and opportunities to optimize project outcomes Provide technical support during Procurement, construction, installation, and commissioning. Act as the primary technical interface for stakeholders Drive continuous process improvements across engineering functions Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your Background Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 8+ years of relevant experience in power systems or grid integration. Professional Engineering License or ability to obtain Deep knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE standards Experience with Transmission High-Voltage substations and FACTS technologies Background in Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States 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. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.