Protection & Control Engineer
- Montreal, QC, Canada
- Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job ID
R0141898
Date Posted
2026-09-29
Company Name
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category)
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule
Full time
Remote
No
Job Description
Basic Function: The Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for electrical power projects. This role ensures high-quality engineering deliverables, compliance with standards, and timely execution of projects. The P&C Engineer collaborates with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.
Key responsibilities for engineering include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for developing and design as related to protection & control, for all types of Customers.
Design & Engineering
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals
With Disabilities.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
Protected 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 a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job ID
R0141898
Date Posted
2026-09-29
Company Name
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category)
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule
Full time
Remote
No
Job Description
Basic Function: The Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for electrical power projects. This role ensures high-quality engineering deliverables, compliance with standards, and timely execution of projects. The P&C Engineer collaborates with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions.
Key responsibilities for engineering include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for developing and design as related to protection & control, for all types of Customers.
Design & Engineering
- Design and Develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems.
- Prepare engineering documentation including design criteria, schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings.
- Review and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation.
- Ensure designs comply with national standards, customer requirements, and best practices.
- Coordinate technical activities throughout the project lifecycle, including design, testing, and commissioning.
- Support project managers with technical input for proposals, cost estimates, and risk assessments.
- Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Resolve engineering and design issues with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance.
- Perform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).
- Utilize advanced test equipment (DOBLE, OMICRON) for system validation.
- Prepare detailed test plans and reports for customer approval.
- Conduct meetings with customers to discuss design modifications and system optimization.
- Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases.
- Build strong relationships with clients and offer recommendations for improved system performance.
- Work closely with sales, marketing, and engineering teams to provide technical expertise.
- Mentor junior engineers and share best practices within the team.
- Participate in technical training and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure all engineering activities adhere to company health, safety, and environmental policies.
- Promote a culture of safety and integrity across all project phases.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems.
- Knowledge of protective relays, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).
- Familiarity with substation automation and high-voltage equipment.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience with engineering tools and test equipment (DOBLE, OMICRON).
- Professional Engineering license or certification preferred.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals
With Disabilities.
Accessibility and reasonable accommodation
Protected 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 a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
This 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.
Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment
As 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. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Design and develop protection and control systems for substations and power projects, prepare engineering documentation, and ensure compliance with standards and customer requirements. Coordinate project engineering activities, perform testing and commissioning, support customers and project teams, and promote safety and quality.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and at least five years of protection and control engineering experience in power systems. Candidates should know protective relays, SCADA, communication protocols, substation automation, and high-voltage equipment; experience with DOBLE and OMICRON is expected, while a professional engineering license or certification is preferred.
Skills
- Protection And Control Engineering
- Electrical Power Systems
- Substation Design
- Protective Relays
- SCADA Integration
- Modbus
- DNP3
- GOOSE
- Relay Testing
- DOBLE
- OMICRON
- Substation Automation
- High-Voltage Equipment
- Engineering Documentation
- Project Execution
- Customer Engagement
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Protection And Control
- Electrical Engineering
- Power Systems
- Substations
- Protection Schemes
- Control Systems
- Protective Relays
- Relay Settings
- SCADA
- Modbus
- DNP3
- GOOSE
- Substation Automation
- High-Voltage Equipment
- DOBLE
- OMICRON
- Relay Testing
- System Validation
- Testing And Commissioning
- Wiring Diagrams
- Engineering Documentation
- National Standards
- Project Lifecycle
- Risk Assessments
- Customer Requirements
- Health, Safety, And Environment
- Professional Engineering License