Technical Design Sales Specialist - Power Systems Application Engineering

Hitachi; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 193,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible work-from-home policy

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc. is a leading technology company specializing in power infrastructure.

The role provides pre-sales technical expertise to support the sales organization and contribute to substation solutions including STATCOM and related technologies. The successful candidate will bring deep engineering knowledge, work across teams to deliver customer-centric solutions, and may include ongoing customer support to ensure long-term value from commissioned systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in solution design for FACTS or Substation Solutions.
• Authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Support sales through technical expertise, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Coordinate tenders and accountable for the technical solution.
• Identify optimized technical solutions by collaborating across Hitachi Energy’s global network.
• Contribute to marketing activities and articulate technical value propositions.
• Travel up to 40–50% across NAM.

Skills

Pre-sales technical expertise

Technical sales support

Power systems knowledge

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD/EMTDC

RTDS

VSC-based converters

Job description

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

R0135595

Date Posted:

2026-07-14

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Sales, Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. From keeping lights on and factories running to supporting hospitals and schools, our solutions positively impact more than three‑quarters of the world’s population.

With over 100 years of engineering heritage and a strong commitment to diversity, we balance social, environmental, and economic values to support a more sustainable society. Today, more than 40,000 colleagues across 90+ countries are shaping the future of energy together.

In this role, you will provide pre‑sales technical expertise to support the sales organization and contribute directly to the success of substation solutions like STATCOM, E-STATCOM, Fixed or Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors, Battery Energy Storage Solutions, Synchronous Compensators , and other Substation solutions for transmission applications. You will bring deep technical knowledge in a focused product line and collaborate across teams to deliver optimized, customer‑centric solutions throughout the sales and tendering process. This position may also include ongoing customer support, ensuring long‑term value from commissioned systems.

How you’ll make an impact

• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with customers and key stakeholders to understand needs and deliver value‑driven solutions
• Support sales through technical expertise, presentations, and in‑depth product demonstrations
• Contribute to efficient marketing activities and articulate strong technical value propositions
• Collaborate closely with customers, ISOs, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the sales process
• Act as technical coordinator for tenders and remain accountable for the technical solution
• Identify optimized technical solutions by working across the global Hitachi Energy FACTS network
• Create added value by leveraging experience from installed projects and innovation initiatives
• Support and participate in conferences, seminars, publications, and market‑facing events

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in solution design during tender or project working in FACTS or Substation Solutions.
• Authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
• Extensive experience with FACTS system design, analysis, simulations, and calculations
• Hands‑on knowledge of tools such as PSSE, PSCAD/EMTDC, RTDS, and similar platforms
• Experience with VSC‑based converter technologies and MACH® control systems
• Background in commissioning, site testing, and routine or type testing of main components
• Strong ability to manage deadlines, budgets, and complex technical interfaces
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and willingness to travel up to 40–50% across NAM

More about us

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability coverage
• Competitive pension plan with employer contributions and a bonus program
• Flexible work‑from‑home policy, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.

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