What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - Grid Integration position at Hitachi Energy?
At Hitachi Energy, we don't just build infrastructure-we help shape the future of energy. As a Senior Project Manager - Grid Integration, based in Raleigh, NC, you will play a critical role in delivering complex, highvoltage substation and grid integration projects that enable the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
You will work within a highly collaborative, crossfunctional environment alongside engineering, procurement, and construction teams, bringing largescale turnkey projects to life. From renewable integration and digital substations to strengthening grid reliability, your work will directly support communities, utilities, and industries across North America.
This newly created role offers the opportunity to lead highvalue EPC projects from early planning through execution, commissioning, and phased energization. You will manage challenging, fastpaced programs with overlapping scopes, multiple subcontractors, and diverse stakeholders-while contributing to continuous improvement and project excellence.
If you thrive in complex environments, enjoy autonomy, and want your work to have realworld impact on the global energy transition, this is an opportunity to grow your career with a trusted global leader.
How you'll make an impact- Lead endtoend planning, scheduling, and execution of grid integration and substation projects
- Define project scope, milestones, and deliverables aligned with customer expectations
- Manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and overall financial performance
- Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and energization activities
- Monitor project performance using earned value management tools
- Support contract negotiations, change management, and risk mitigation strategies
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulatory requirements
- Communicate clear, timely project status updates to customers and stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in project management
- Experience leading largescale EPC projects, preferably in grid, power, or heavy industrial sectors
- Proven execution experience with Tier1 EPC contractors or ownerengineers
- Strong capability in schedule control, cost management, and stakeholder alignment
- Work authorization to be employed in the United States
- Be part of a global organization committed to advancing a sustainable energy future
- Access ongoing learning, development programs, and longterm career growth opportunities
- Enjoy a collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and diversity of thought
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic.