Location:Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID: R0110948Date Posted:2025-11-06Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule: Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<h3>The Opportunity</h3>At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping the future of sustainable power systems. This is your chance to join a global leader in grid automation and help accelerate the energy transition. As part of our team, you’ll work at the intersection of technology and innovation, ensuring that critical infrastructure projects are delivered on time and with precision.In this role, you will be the backbone of project execution—transforming complex demands into actionable schedules that keep the lights on for millions. You’ll collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management teams to optimize resources, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment with strategic goals.Our work impacts communities worldwide, enabling renewable integration, modernizing aging grids, and supporting the electrification of industries. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving challenges, and want to contribute to a greener, more resilient energy future, this is the opportunity for you.You won’t just be planning schedules—you’ll be driving progress. Every milestone you manage helps deliver smarter grids, cleaner energy, and a sustainable tomorrow. Join us and make your mark on the power industry’s transformation.<h3></h3><h3>How You’ll Make an Impact</h3><ul><li>Develop and maintain master schedules for complex grid automation projects.</li><li>Translate project requirements into detailed timelines using advanced scheduling tools.</li><li>Monitor progress and update schedules weekly to ensure timely execution.</li><li>Collaborate with PMO, engineering, and operations teams to align resources and priorities.</li><li>Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.</li><li>Manage change requests and adjust schedules to reflect evolving project needs.</li><li>Generate reports on progress, resource utilization, and schedule adherence.</li><li>Support workload forecasting for engineering and commissioning teams.</li><li>Ensure accurate data for governance reviews and compliance audits. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>Your Background</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Technical discipline, or similar.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years combined experience in project or portfolio planning.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.</li><li>Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.</li><li>Ability to travel for short periods as needed.</li><li>Experience with substation projects, automation, or energy storage systems is a plus. Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.</li></ul><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3>More About Us</h3>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):<ul><li>Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)</li><li>Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&amp;D Insurance, disability insurance</li><li>Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance</li><li>Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)</li><li>Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website.  Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world&rsquo;s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries.

Project Planning/Scheduling Specialist

Location:Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID: R0110948Date Posted:2025-11-06Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Engineering &amp; ScienceJob Schedule:&nbsp;Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:<h3>The Opportunity</h3>At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping the future of sustainable power systems. This is your chance to join a global leader in grid automation and help accelerate the energy transition. As part of our team, you’ll work at the intersection of technology and innovation, ensuring that critical infrastructure projects are delivered on time and with precision.In this role, you will be the backbone of project execution—transforming complex demands into actionable schedules that keep the lights on for millions. You’ll collaborate with engineering, operations, and project management teams to optimize resources, mitigate risks, and maintain alignment with strategic goals.Our work impacts communities worldwide, enabling renewable integration, modernizing aging grids, and supporting the electrification of industries. If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy solving challenges, and want to contribute to a greener, more resilient energy future, this is the opportunity for you.You won’t just be planning schedules—you’ll be driving progress. Every milestone you manage helps deliver smarter grids, cleaner energy, and a sustainable tomorrow. Join us and make your mark on the power industry’s transformation.<h3></h3><h3>How You’ll Make an Impact</h3><ul><li>Develop and maintain master schedules for complex grid automation projects.</li><li>Translate project requirements into detailed timelines using advanced scheduling tools.</li><li>Monitor progress and update schedules weekly to ensure timely execution.</li><li>Collaborate with PMO, engineering, and operations teams to align resources and priorities.</li><li>Identify risks and propose mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.</li><li>Manage change requests and adjust schedules to reflect evolving project needs.</li><li>Generate reports on progress, resource utilization, and schedule adherence.</li><li>Support workload forecasting for engineering and commissioning teams.</li><li>Ensure accurate data for governance reviews and compliance audits. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.</li></ul><h3></h3><h3>Your Background</h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Technical discipline, or similar.</li><li>Minimum of 3 years combined experience in project or portfolio planning.</li><li>Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.</li><li>Proficiency in Primavera P6 or similar scheduling tools.</li><li>Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems.</li><li>Ability to travel for short periods as needed.</li><li>Experience with substation projects, automation, or energy storage systems is a plus. Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.</li></ul><h3></h3><h3></h3><h3>More About Us</h3>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):<ul><li>Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)</li><li>Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&amp;D Insurance, disability insurance</li><li>Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance</li><li>Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday)</li><li>Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms</li></ul>Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities <h2>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 <a href="https://www.hitachienergy.com/contact-us/general-inquiry?type=I+have+a+General+question">general inquiry form</a> on our website. &nbsp;Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</h2><h2></h2><h2>This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</h2>

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