[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Hitachi jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Hitachi · Raleigh, NC # Protection & Control Engineer Raleigh, NC, US +1 more Full-time Operations Listed on Hitachi’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/protection-control-engineer/job/R0141898) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hitachi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) / Protection & Control Engineer ## Job description ### Job Description Basic Function: The Protection & Control (P&C) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of protection and control systems for electrical power projects. This role ensures high-quality engineering deliverables, compliance with standards, and timely execution of projects. The P&C Engineer collaborates with project managers, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative and reliable solutions. Key responsibilities for engineering include, but are not limited to, the following: The Protection & Control Engineer is responsible for developing and design as related to protection & control, for all types of Customers. Design & Engineering Design and Develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems. Prepare engineering documentation including design criteria, schematics, wiring diagrams, and relay settings. Review and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation. Ensure designs comply with national standards, customer requirements, and best practices. Project Execution Coordinate technical activities throughout the project lifecycle, including design, testing, and commissioning. Support project managers with technical input for proposals, cost estimates, and risk assessments. Monitor project progress to ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. Resolve engineering and design issues with a focus on safety, quality, and compliance. Testing & Commissioning Perform relay testing, SCADA integration, and communication protocol verification (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE). Utilize advanced test equipment (DOBLE, OMICRON) for system validation. Prepare detailed test plans and reports for customer approval. Customer & Stakeholder Engagement Conduct meetings with customers to discuss design modifications and system optimization. Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases. Build strong relationships with clients and offer recommendations for improved system performance. Collaboration & Leadership Work closely with sales, marketing, and engineering teams to provide technical expertise. Mentor junior engineers and share best practices within the team. Participate in technical training and continuous improvement initiatives. Compliance & Safety Ensure all engineering activities adhere to company health, safety, and environmental policies. Promote a culture of safety and integrity across all project phases. ### Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 5+ years of experience in protection and control engineering for power systems. Knowledge of protective relays, SCADA systems, and communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, GOOSE). Familiarity with substation automation and high-voltage equipment. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience with engineering tools and test equipment (DOBLE, OMICRON). Professional Engineering license or certification preferred. 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Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachis Global Data Privacy Notice. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 15, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 19, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Raleigh, NC, US +1 more - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/protection-control-engineer/job/R0141898) ## More jobs at Hitachi ### [Automation Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/d984d7d88661ac3feb47/) Raleigh, NC, US +1 more ### [Business Development - eMobility Energy Solutions](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/ea1897ebcdbc10bec052/) Raleigh, NC, US +1 more ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Product Manager - Motor Control & Protection](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/ecf5973cf416a07f19b2/) Eaton · Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, USA, Beachwood, Ohio, Irvine, California, Moon Township, Pennsylvania, Raleigh, North Carolina ### [Engineer I-Sr- Risk Controls Relay Protection & Control Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/entergy/jobs/b5fb93e068ab40255ce0/) Entergy · New Orleans, Louisiana, United States ### [Power System Protection and Control Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ge-vernova/jobs/df52346d098737685355/) GE Vernova · Remote ### [Engineer - Protection & Control](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iberdrola/jobs/e4bb2fe16dcfb5f118d2/) Iberdrola · United States Of America, Connecticut, Orange ### [Protection and Control (P&C) Engineer – Transmission](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/5780c5e1969fe9552924/) Jacobs Solutions · Austin, TX OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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