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As a Protection & Control Engineer, you will design and implement advanced protection and control systems that keep the grid safe, reliable, and ready for the energy transition. This role places you at the heart of projects that modernize substations, integrate renewable energy, and enhance automation across transmission and distribution networks. You’ll collaborate with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet stringent standards and exceed expectations. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology, thrive in dynamic environments, and want to make a tangible impact on the global energy landscape, this is your opportunity to join a team that is shaping the future of power.\nHow You’ll Make an Impact\nDesign and develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems.\nPrepare engineering documentation including schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.\nReview and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation.\nCoordinate technical activities throughout the project lifecycle.\nPerform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification.\nSupport project managers with technical input for proposals and risk assessments.\nCollaborate with customers to optimize system performance and resolve design issues.\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.\nResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.\nYour Background\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.\n3+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems.\nKnowledge of protective relays, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).\nFamiliarity with substation automation and high-voltage equipment.\nExperience with engineering tools and test equipment (DOBLE, OMICRON).\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.\nCandidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.\nMore About Us\nWe 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.\nFor this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):\nHealth Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)\nFinancial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance\nFamily Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance\nWork-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)\nEmployee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms\nEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/ProtectedVeterans/Individuals with Disabilities\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals\nwith disabilities.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nProtected 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. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\nThis accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. 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