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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.\nHow You’ll Make an Impact\nDesign and develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems.\nPrepare engineering documentation, including design criteria, schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.\nReview and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation.\nCoordinate technical activities across design, testing, and commissioning phases.\nSupport project managers with technical input for proposals, cost estimates, and risk assessments.\nMonitor project progress to support adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.\nPerform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification.\nProvide technical support to customers during installation and commissioning activities.\nResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.\nYour Background\nCandidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.\n5+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems.\nExperience in protection and control engineering for power systems.\nKnowledge of protective relays, SCADA systems, communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE), substation automation, and high-voltage equipment.\nExperience with engineering tools and test equipment, including DOBLE and OMICRON.\nProfessional Engineering license or certification preferred.\nMore About Us\nYou will have opportunities to work with cross-functional teams while expanding your technical knowledge and project experience.\nWork on innovative energy technologies supporting electrical power projects.\nCollaborate with experienced professionals across engineering and other functional teams.\nParticipate in technical training and continuous improvement initiatives.\nAccess health and retirement benefits.\nReceive paid leave and workplace flexibility programs.\nEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/ProtectedVeterans/Individuals with Disabilities\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. 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