Electro-Mechanical Engineer

In this role, you will contribute to the design and delivery of highvoltage 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 electromechanical 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 welldocumented solutions that support longterm grid reliability and power quality improvement.

• Develop base and detailed electromechanical and primary/physical designs for FACTS and highvoltage 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 subsupplier drawings, technical documentation, and bid responses
• Prepare work plans, cost estimates, and engineering documentation including AsBuilt drawings
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

• 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
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and ANSI/IEEE requirements
• Experience with FACTS and/or highvoltage substations
• Experience in HV transmission substation plant design
• Experience with Revit 3D modeling and BIM / Autodesk Construction Cloud

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