System Studies Engineer

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we’re not just building power systems—we’re engineering smarter, more resilient grids that support the transition to a sustainable energy future. Join our Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team in Raleigh, North Carolina, where we’re expanding our capabilities in FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technology. FACTS enables utilities to boost grid capacity and stability without the need for costly infrastructure expansion.

This is your chance to work on cutting-edge power electronics and simulation platforms that help utilities deliver reliable electricity to millions. You’ll collaborate with global experts, dive deep into power system dynamics, and contribute to projects that make a real-world impact—from reducing blackouts to integrating renewable energy sources.

How You’ll Make An Impact

At Hitachi Energy, we believe in powering good. Our mission is to make energy accessible, reliable, and sustainable for all. As part of the GPQS team, you’ll help deliver FACTS solutions that enhance grid performance and stability across North America.

- Perform power system studies using simulation tools like PSCAD, RTDS, and PSSE.

- Analyze FACTS plant behavior under various grid conditions and disturbances.

- Tune advanced controllers for optimal system performance.

- Investigate failures and assess sub-synchronous interactions and geomagnetic effects.

- Translate technical findings into clear reports and presentations for customers.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, R&D, and project management.

- Participate in customer meetings and interpret technical specifications.

- Engage in continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the global FACTS community.

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

Your Background

- Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or similar field.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in power systems and control system analysis.

- Proficiency in simulation tools such as PSCAD, RTDS, PSSE.

- Strong understanding of high-power converters and control systems.

- Excellent technical writing and communication skills in English.

- Ability to manage multiple projects and work both independently and collaboratively.

- 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.

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