Senior Project Lead Engineer
- Montreal, QC, Canada
- Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 10+ years of experience in substation automation projects.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job ID
R0141912
Date Posted
2026-09-29
Company Name
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category)
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule
Full time
Remote
No
Job Description
At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of power systems - making them smarter, safer, and more sustainable. As a Senior Project Lead Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering advanced substation automation solutions that keep the grid reliable and resilient. This isn’t just another engineering job - it’s a chance to influence how energy flows across communities and industries.
You’ll lead technical design, coordinate complex projects, and engage directly with customers to ensure world-class execution. From configuring SCADA systems to commissioning protective relays, your expertise will drive innovation and operational excellence. If you’re passionate about solving technical challenges, collaborating across global teams, and working on projects that matter, this is your opportunity to make an impact in the power industry’s transformation.
How You’ll Make An Impact
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):
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.
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Job ID
R0141912
Date Posted
2026-09-29
Company Name
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category)
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule
Full time
Remote
No
Job Description
At Hitachi Energy, we’re shaping the future of power systems - making them smarter, safer, and more sustainable. As a Senior Project Lead Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering advanced substation automation solutions that keep the grid reliable and resilient. This isn’t just another engineering job - it’s a chance to influence how energy flows across communities and industries.
You’ll lead technical design, coordinate complex projects, and engage directly with customers to ensure world-class execution. From configuring SCADA systems to commissioning protective relays, your expertise will drive innovation and operational excellence. If you’re passionate about solving technical challenges, collaborating across global teams, and working on projects that matter, this is your opportunity to make an impact in the power industry’s transformation.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Lead technical design and engineering deliverables for substation automation projects.
- Configure and test SCADA systems, protective relays, and communication devices.
- Perform electrical testing using advanced tools like DOBLE and OMICRON.
- Coordinate project activities across design, production, and commissioning phases.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Engage with customers to optimize solutions and maintain high satisfaction.
- Support project managers with technical input for proposals and risk assessments.
- Drive continuous improvement and share best practices across teams. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in substation automation projects.
- Strong knowledge of SCADA, protection systems, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE).
- Hands-on experience with electrical testing using DOBLE and OMICRON equipment.
- Familiarity with utility substation operations and standards.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
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: Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft support, special needs assistance, and adoption support
- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)
- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups, tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning platforms
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
Lead technical design and engineering deliverables for substation automation projects, including configuring and testing SCADA systems, protective relays, and communication devices. Coordinate project work across design, production, and commissioning; engage customers and cross-functional teams; and support proposals, risk assessments, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and more than 10 years of experience in substation automation projects. Candidates should have strong knowledge of SCADA, protection systems, and communication protocols, hands-on experience with DOBLE and OMICRON testing equipment, familiarity with utility substation operations and standards, and existing U.S. work authorization.
Skills
- Substation Automation
- Technical Design
- SCADA Configuration and Testing
- Protective Relays
- Communication Devices
- Electrical Testing
- DOBLE
- OMICRON
- Modbus
- DNP3
- GOOSE
- Project Coordination
- Customer Engagement
- Risk Assessment
- Problem-Solving
- Communication
Benefits
- Health Care
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employer-Sponsored Pension
- 401(k) With Company Match and Contribution
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Legal Support
- Pet Support
- Auto Support
- Home Support
- Identity Theft Support
- Special Needs Assistance
- Adoption Support
- Enhanced Leave Programs
- Vacation
- Holiday Leave
- Employee Resource Groups
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On-Demand Learning Platforms
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Management & Leadership
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Substation Automation
- Electrical Engineering
- SCADA
- Protective Relays
- Protection Systems
- Communication Devices
- Modbus
- DNP3
- GOOSE
- DOBLE
- OMICRON
- Electrical Testing
- Utility Substations
- Substation Operations
- Technical Design
- Engineering Deliverables
- Project Coordination
- Commissioning
- Customer Engagement
- Proposal Support
- Risk Assessment
- Regulatory Compliance
- Continuous Improvement
- Power Systems
- Grid Reliability