Experience level may be adjusted by role level, from junior/associate to senior engineer. * Experience using CAD/PLM tools for mechanical plant design; NX and Teamcenter experience is an advantage.
Experience level may be adjusted by role level, from junior/associate to senior engineer. * Experience using CAD/PLM tools for mechanical plant design; NX and Teamcenter experience is an advantage.
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What are some typical projects or challenges a senior plant engineer might encounter day-to-day?
As a Senior Plant Engineer, you’ll often tackle projects focused on improving production efficiency, troubleshooting equipment failures, and implementing preventive maintenance strategies. You may also be responsible for leading upgrades to machinery, ensuring all operations comply with safety regulations, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Collaborating closely with maintenance teams, production managers, and external vendors is a regular part of the workflow, allowing you to share expertise and drive plant improvements. The dynamic nature of the plant environment means no two days are the same, offering diverse challenges and opportunities for professional growth.
What is a senior plant engineer?
A Senior Plant Engineer is responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of plant facilities and equipment. They ensure systems run efficiently, comply with safety regulations, and optimize production processes. Their role often involves troubleshooting mechanical or electrical issues, managing project implementations, and improving equipment reliability. Additionally, they may oversee teams, coordinate with vendors, and develop maintenance strategies to enhance plant performance.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the senior plant engineer position, and why are they important?
To thrive as a Senior Plant Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, comprehensive knowledge of plant operations, and typically a bachelor’s degree in engineering along with relevant industry experience. Familiarity with maintenance management systems (CMMS), AutoCAD, PLC programming, and safety compliance certifications (such as OSHA or Six Sigma) is often required. Strong problem-solving abilities, leadership skills, and effective communication help you manage teams and coordinate cross-functional projects. These competencies are essential to ensure efficient plant performance, minimize downtime, and maintain a safe and productive work environment.

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Job description
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID:
R0135728Date Posted:
2026-07-09Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business is looking for a Mechanical Plant Design Engineer to support HVDC converter station projects through mechanical plant design, layout development, and technical coordination across project phases. In this role, you will work with 3D modelling, 2D drawings, mechanical interfaces, design documentation, and engineering estimates that help shape safe, reliable, and efficient converter station solutions. Your work will connect mechanical, civil, electrical, project, tender, supplier, contractor, and customer inputs into practical designs that meet project requirements for safety, quality, cost, and delivery. You will also help identify risks early, build HSE considerations into the design process, and support installation and commissioning activities when required. This is an opportunity to contribute to large-scale HVDC infrastructure projects that support grid reliability, energy transmission, and the continued modernization of the power system.
How You'll Make an Impact- Perform mechanical plant design for HVDC converter stations, including 3D modelling and 2D drawings/layouts.
- Apply established design practices, guidelines, and applicable standards for mechanical plant and electromechanical design, including onshore and offshore applications.
- Build HSE considerations and early risk identification into design solutions.
- Prepare and maintain drawings, layouts, bills of materials, engineering estimates, and related design documentation.
- Help ensure designs meet project requirements, timelines, budget, quality, and safety standards.
- Review and verify drawings and technical documentation for accuracy and alignment with project needs.
- Collaborate with civil, electrical, project, tender, customer, supplier, and contractor stakeholders across engineering and execution phases.
- Provide technical support during installation and commissioning phases when required.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
- University degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
- Experience in 3D modelling and 2D drafting within mechanical or plant engineering.
- Understanding of mechanical and electromechanical plant design within HVDC or similar infrastructure projects is an advantage.
- Experience level may be adjusted by role level, from junior/associate to senior engineer.
- Experience using CAD/PLM tools for mechanical plant design; NX and Teamcenter experience is an advantage.
- Ability to work according to defined engineering processes and digital toolchains.
At Hitachi Energy, you will gain exposure to advanced grid technologies, collaborate with experienced professionals across the power industry, and continue growing your technical capability through meaningful project work.
- Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.
- A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.
- Access to learning platforms and career development programs.
- Competitive health and retirement benefits.
- Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
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Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.
Industry
It services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Santa Clara, CA, US
Year founded
2017