The OpportunityIn this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of high-voltage substations and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) projects within Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business. Your work supports grid owners in increasing power transfer capacity, improving system stability, and integrating power more efficiently into existing networks. You will be involved across project phases, from tender support through detailed design, manufacturing documentation, installation, and commissioning.
The work spans electro-mechanical and primary/physical design, requiring coordination with electrical, civil, system engineering, and global team members. You will address complex technical challenges involving station layouts, grounding, lightning protection, structural components, and 3D plant models, while working within applicable codes and standards. Through technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, your contributions will help deliver safe, reliable, and well-documented solutions that support long-term grid reliability and power quality improvement.How You'll Make an ImpactDevelop base and detailed electro-mechanical and primary/physical designs for FACTS and high-voltage substation projectsCoordinate mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects and disciplinesPrepare station layouts, grounding plans, lightning protection plans, and related design documentsPerform and review mechanical calculations related to grounding, illumination, magnetic fields, lightning protection, and structuresCreate and review 3D plant models using Revit and associated BIM toolsSupport testing, installation, and commissioning activities through technical inputReview vendor and sub-supplier drawings, technical documentation, and bid responsesPrepare work plans, cost estimates, and engineering documentation including As-Built drawingsResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelinesYour BackgroundCandidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United StatesBachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering5+ years of relevant engineering experience with high-voltage substations an/or Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS)Knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE requirementsExperience with FACTS and/or high-voltage substationsExperience in HV transmission substation plant designExperience with Revit 3D modeling and BIM / Autodesk Construction CloudMore About UsWorking at Hitachi Energy provides the opportunity to contribute to complex grid integration projects while collaborating with experienced professionals across disciplines and regions, supporting both personal development and technical growth.Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energyA collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industryAccess to learning platforms and career development programsCompetitive health and retirement benefitsPaid leave and flexible work arrangementsEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
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