Experienced Civil Structural Engineer

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of civil and structural engineering? Join Hitachi Energy as an Experienced Civil Structural Engineer and be at the forefront of innovative engineering solutions. In this role, you'll coordinate and execute engineering projects ranging from Air Insulated Switchgear (AIS) to Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) and Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) projects.

Your expertise will drive project safety, cost efficiency, quality, and reliability. This is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects and work with a team that values creativity, innovation, and excellence.

• Provide cost‑effective quality solutions and deliver within budget and contract.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks.
• Perform engineering in areas such as structural design, building design, foundation design, and material specifications as it applies to high‑voltage substation and FACTS applications.
• Resolve design issues and ensure compliance with national and local codes.
• Perform technical reviews of design packages and support construction and field engineering.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in civil and/or structural engineering.
• Proficiency in engineering design software and tools such as RISA 3D, RISA Foundation, L‑Pile, ENERCALC, Hilti PROFIS, AutoCAD, Revit, and Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Strong knowledge of applicable standards and codes such as AISC, ACI, ASCE‑7, and IBC.
• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.
• Financial Wellbeing:
  Employer sponsored pension — 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&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.

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type:
Full time

Experience:

Experienced

Job function:
Engineering & Science

Contract:

Regular

Publication date: 2026‑06‑05

Reference number: R0115816

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