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Project Director Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service, North America

Are you a Project Director with a track record of delivering large EPC substation, transmission, and grid infrastructure projects?

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Grid Integration Project Director to lead some of the most complex and impactful energy projects in North America. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, you'll oversee multi-million-dollar EPC programs that strengthen the power grid, enable renewable integration, and support the growing demand for reliable energy infrastructure.

If you've successfully managed high-voltage substation projects, utility infrastructure programs, transmission initiatives, or large EPC projects from award through commissioning, this is an opportunity to take your career to the next level with a global technology leader at the forefront of the energy transition.

• Lead large-scale EPC substation projects valued in the tens to hundreds of millions of dollars

• Drive projects that directly support grid modernization and renewable energy integration

• Partner with engineering, procurement, construction, and utility customers across North America

• Own project performance from kickoff through final delivery

• Join a globally recognized leader shaping the future of sustainable energy

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex EPC substation and grid integration projects

• Manage project scope, budget, schedule, risk, and customer expectations throughout the project lifecycle

• Drive coordination across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and supply chain teams

• Maintain project financial performance, including forecasting, cash flow, revenue recognition, and profitability

• Utilize Earned Value Management and key performance metrics to drive execution excellence

• Manage customer relationships and serve as the primary escalation point for project delivery

• Support contract negotiation, change order management, claims mitigation, and commercial strategy

• Provide executive-level reporting and communication to stakeholders

• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulations, procedures, and quality standards

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related field

• 8+ years of project management experience in complex industrial, utility, infrastructure, or EPC environments

• Demonstrated experience leading high-voltage substation projects, transmission projects, or utility-scale EPC programs

• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, contract management, and risk mitigation

• Experience managing customer relationships on large capital projects

• Prior people leadership experience within a matrixed or multinational organization preferred

• PMP certification preferred

• Strong technical, commercial, and leadership capabilities

• Must have authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

• 401(k) with Company Match and Contributions

• Life and Disability Insurance

• Hybrid Work Environment

• Permissive Time Off

• Family Support Programs

• Enhanced Leave Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuous Learning Opportunities

• Employee Resource Groups and Career Development Programs

Location & Relocation:

This role is based in Raleigh, North Carolina. We are actively seeking candidates across the United States and offer a comprehensive relocation package for qualified hires relocating to the Raleigh area.