Automation Lead Engineer

llenges, driving technological progress, and making a tangible impact on global sustainability, this is the opportunity to elevate your career. At Hitachi Energy, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work powers progress for generations to come.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design and configure automation and communication systems for power networks.

• Develop engineering documentation and technical specifications for projects.

• Collaborate with project managers and cross-functional teams to meet deadlines.

• Provide technical leadership and resolve design challenges during execution.

• Engage with customers to optimize system performance and ensure satisfaction.

• Support proposal development with technical input and cost recommendations.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for engineering processes and standards.

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
  Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

• 12-16 years of experience in automation and communication engineering.

• Strong knowledge of IEC 61850, SCADA systems, and substation automation.

• Proficiency with industry standards and vendor technologies.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
  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, dental, vision, etc.)

• 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, on-demand learning platforms

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