Electro-Mechanical Engineer

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States Job ID: R0109333 Date Posted: 2026-04-01 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The Opportunity In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of high‑voltage substations and Flexible AC Transmission Systems (FACTS) projects within Hitachi Energy’s Grid Integration business. Your work supports grid owners in increasing power transfer capacity, improving system stability, and integrating power more efficiently into existing networks. You will be involved across project phases, from tender support through detailed design, manufacturing documentation, installation, and commissioning. The work spans electro‑mechanical and primary/physical design, requiring coordination with electrical, civil, system engineering, and global team members. You will address complex technical challenges involving station layouts, grounding, lightning protection, structural components, and 3D plant models, while working within applicable codes and standards. Through technical discussions with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, your contributions will help deliver safe, reliable, and well‑documented solutions that support long‑term grid reliability and power quality improvement. How You’ll Make an Impact Develop base and detailed electro‑mechanical and primary/physical designs for FACTS and high‑voltage substation projects Coordinate mechanical engineering activities across multiple projects and disciplines Prepare station layouts, grounding plans, lightning protection plans, and related design documents Perform and review mechanical calculations related to grounding, illumination, magnetic fields, lightning protection, and structures Create and review 3D plant models using Revit and associated BIM tools Support testing, installation, and commissioning activities through technical input Review vendor and sub‑supplier drawings, technical documentation, and bid responses Prepare work plans, cost estimates, and engineering documentation including As‑Built drawings 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 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE requirements Experience with FACTS and/or high‑voltage substations Experience in HV transmission substation plant design Experience with Revit 3D modeling and BIM / Autodesk Construction Cloud More About Us Working at Hitachi Energy provides the opportunity to contribute to complex grid integration projects while collaborating with experienced professionals across disciplines and regions, supporting both personal development and technical growth. 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 Competitive health and retirement benefits Paid leave and flexible work arrangements Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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.