保护与控制工程师

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0147272 Date Posted: 2026-10-14 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for electrical power projects. You will develop protection and control designs for customer applications, prepare engineering documentation, review equipment specifications, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and customer requirements. The role includes coordinating technical activities throughout project execution, supporting testing and commissioning activities, and resolving engineering issues related to safety, quality, and compliance. You will perform relay testing, support SCADA integration, verify communication protocols, and prepare test documentation for customer review. Working with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams, you will provide technical support, contribute to project execution, and help deliver protection and control systems that support reliable power system operation and ongoing power grid advancement. How You’ll Make an 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. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Your Background 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. More About Us You will have opportunities to work with cross-functional teams while expanding your 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. Access health and retirement benefits. Receive paid leave and workplace flexibility programs. 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. 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