Automation Lead Engineer

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping the future of power systems through advanced automation and communication technologies. As a global leader in grid modernization, we enable utilities and industries to deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy to millions worldwide. This is your chance to join a team that thrives on innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will directly influence the digital transformation of the grid.

In this role, you’ll design and implement cutting-edge automation solutions, leveraging IEC 61850, MicroSCADA, and substation communication systems to ensure grid resilience and security. You’ll work alongside industry experts, contribute to projects that integrate renewable energy, and help utilities optimize performance in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

If you’re passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, 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.

- 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

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.