Global BESS Proposals Lead - Flexible Work Options

Hitachi Energy; Madrid; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Financial security

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks an experienced leader to head the Global Center of Competence for BESS.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team providing technical and commercial offer support to operating units worldwide, translating customer needs into integrated, market-ready solutions. You will coordinate input from electrical, grid, control, and mechanical experts, ensuring technically sound, commercially viable proposals aligned with grid requirements and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with battery energy storage systems.
• Experience in procurement, specification and technical evaluation of electrical equipment and grid infrastructure.
• Strong bid and proposal management experience, with cross-disciplinary coordination.
• Knowledge of grid codes, protection and control, and utility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Virtual Central Competence team for BESS and hydrogen applications.
• Coordinate technical and commercial proposal development globally.
• Ensure proposals are technically accurate and financially viable.
• Develop system architectures and select concepts for BESS/hydrogen projects.
• Mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Bid and proposal management

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. seeks an experienced leader to head the Global Center of Competence for BESS.

You will guide a multidisciplinary team providing technical and commercial offer support to operating units worldwide, translating customer needs into integrated, market-ready solutions. You will coordinate input from electrical, grid, control, and mechanical experts, ensuring technically sound, commercially viable proposals aligned with grid requirements and standards.