Protection & Control Engineer

Back to Search Results Previous Opportunity Next Opportunity Careers Home > Job Search Results > Protection & Control Engineer Protection & Control Engineer Location Houston Texas United States Job ID R0128300 Date Posted May 1 2026 Sector Energy Company Name HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession Job Category Engineering & Science Job Type Experience Level Experienced Job Schedule Full time Remote No Share mail Apply Now Apply Now Hitachi Employees HiNext Access Required Save Job Saved 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.

Job Description At Hitachi Energy we are driving the future of power systems through innovation and sustainability. As a Protection & Control Engineer you will design and implement advanced protection and control systems that keep the grid safe reliable and ready for the energy transition. This role places you at the heart of projects that modernize substations integrate renewable energy and enhance automation across transmission and distribution networks. Youll collaborate with project managers customers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions that meet stringent standards and exceed expectations. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology thrive in dynamic environments and want to make a tangible impact on the global energy landscape this is your opportunity to join a team that is shaping the future of power.

How Youll Make an Impact Design and develop protection and control schemes for substations and power systems.

Prepare engineering documentation including schematics wiring diagrams and relay settings.

Review and validate vendor equipment specifications and technical documentation.

Coordinate technical activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Perform relay testing SCADA integration and communication protocol verification.

Support project managers with technical input for proposals and risk assessments.

Collaborate with customers to optimize system performance and resolve design issues.

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

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

Your Background Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

3 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.

Experience with engineering tools and test equipment DOBLE OMICRON.

Strong analytical problem-solving and communication skills.

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 - 401k Program with generous company match and contribution LifeAD&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 Equal Employment Opportunity EEO-FemalesMinoritiesProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities 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.

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