Power Systems Design Engineer

Hitachi America

Education
Benefits
Qualifications
Special Commitments

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0095815

Date Posted:

2025-06-16

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Step into a role where your ideas shape the future of energy. At Hitachi Energy, we’re not just building systems—we’re transforming the grid. As part of our Grid & Power Quality Solutions team, you’ll work with cutting-edge FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technology to boost power system capacity and stability. This is your chance to make a real impact—delivering smarter, more sustainable energy solutions across North America. Join a collaborative, diverse team that values your curiosity, drive, and passion for innovation.

This position is based in Raleigh, NC and requires working onsite at least two days per week.

How you'll make an impact

  • Design robust, high-performance power system solutions
  • Define technical requirements based on customer specs
  • Lead main circuit design and related studies
  • Conduct power system simulations to verify performance
  • Coordinate system design tasks across global teams
  • Engage in technical discussions with customers and suppliers
  • Support testing activities including FAT and SAT
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex project challenges

Your background

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in the power systems sector
  • Proficiency in tools like PSCAD, Matlab, and PSS/E
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently
  • Passion for power systems, semiconductors, and substation design
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

  • Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and vision
  • 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)
  • Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program

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