Project Assistant

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0122018

Date Posted:

2026-03-09

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The Opportunity

Power Consulting helps utilities, developers, and large energy users solve complex challenges in planning, modeling, and integrating the evolving power system. As our team grows, we are seeking a highly organized, detail‑oriented Project Assistant to support project execution, quality performance, and business operations.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working with diverse stakeholders, and takes pride in operational excellence. You will play a critical role in ensuring projects are opened, executed, and closed with accuracy—while also driving our Quality & Continuous Improvement (Q&CI) KPIs and supporting essential business and team administration activities.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Project Assistant responsibilities (approx. 50%)

  • Open, modify, and close projects in SAP and associated systems.

  • Set up Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), cost objects, billing plans, and project master data.

  • Generate and track purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices.

  • Support Project Managers with monthly reviews, forecasting input, and documentation requirements.

  • Support during tendering with opportunity creation in Salesforce, tax and credit checks, as needed.

• Q&CI Champion responsibilities (approx. 40%)

  • Own tracking and reporting of Q&CI KPIs and develop actions to improve KPIs

  • Support monthly quality reviews, internal audits, and Root Cause Analyses (RCAs), as needed.

  • Promote continuous improvement behaviors by helping teams adopt processes and identifying inefficiencies.

• Executive Assistant responsibilities (approx. 10%)

  • Arrange team meals, meetings, room bookings, and event logistics, as needed.

  • Coordinate onboarding/offboarding for staff (accounts, equipment, access, training).

  • Order gifts, supplies, and materials aligned with business budgets and procurement processes.

  • Organize team‑building events and celebrations.

  • Prepare visa letters and travel‑support documents, provide travel-booking support, when necessary.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• 3+ years of experience in project coordination, operations support or administrative roles.

• Experience with SAP and Office365 required along with an ability to quickly learn new software; Salesforce experience preferred.

• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across teams.

• Must have work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the U.S.

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