FACTS and Power Electronics Control Engineering Manager

The Opportunity

In this role, you will shape how advanced power quality solutions support the reliability, security, and flexibility of modern power grids. As part of Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business, you will manage and grow a control engineering organization delivering Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) solutions that help grid owners expand transmission capacity while maintaining stable and secure operation.

You will head a team of control engineers working across control applications, SCADA, HMI, network design, and cyber security, supported by dedicated test organizations responsible for control and protection testing infrastructure. Your work will connect advanced control system design with real-world grid applications, using Hitachi Energy’s MACH control, protection, and monitoring platform built on high‑performance digital and communication technologies.

Operating in a global environment, you will collaborate closely with project teams and cross‑functional partners within Power Quality Solutions to meet contractual, safety, quality, and delivery commitments. You will also help steer organizational improvements and capability growth to support future business needs. Through your work, you directly contribute to safer, more resilient transmission systems and the continued evolution of power grids worldwide.

- Manage, motivate, and coach a team of control engineers delivering advanced FACTS control systems.

- Support team performance to ensure project deliverables meet contract, safety, quality, and schedule requirements.

- Collaborate closely with Power Quality project teams to support successful execution of customer projects.

- Guide technical work across control applications, SCADA, HMI, network design, and cyber security.

- Support testing activities and coordination with organizations responsible for control and protection test facilities.

- Drive continuous improvements and change initiatives within control engineering and across functions.

- Steer Scale‑to‑Potential and Regional Center of Competence build‑up programs.

- Promote Hitachi Energy’s values of safety and integrity by taking responsibility for actions and supporting colleagues.

- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

- Relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, such as computer science, electrical engineering, or equivalent.

- Experience in leadership roles, such as line management, project management, or similar responsibilities.

- Background working with control system design within the FACTS and power electronics industry.

- Knowledge of FACTS applications.

- Knowledge of PI/PID or similar control algorithms.

- Sound knowledge of power systems, including signal processing and active and reactive power concepts.

- Knowledge of power electronic devices.

Position is based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a hybrid work arrangement and an expectation of being in the office three days per week.

In this role, you gain the opportunity to grow your career while working on advanced power quality and grid integration solutions in a global engineering environment.

- Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy

- A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry

- Access to learning platforms and career development programs

- Attractive health and retirement benefits

- Paid leave and flexible work arrangements

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.

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