Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID:
R0139998Date Posted:
2026-08-27Company 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 infrastructure. In 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.
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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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with disabilities.
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