Associate Technical Consultant, Power Systems

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking an Associate Technical Consultant to develop advisory projects for the electricity sector. This hybrid role requires a Master's in electrical engineering or similar, along with experience in the electric power industry. You will provide solutions, conduct research, and work collaboratively in an international environment. The ideal candidate is fluent in English and possesses strong analytical skills. Join a company that values safety and integrity while contributing to significant energy projects in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Experience in the electric power industry, market, systems, and equipment.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and think systemically.

Responsibilities

• Develop advisory projects for major electricity sector agents.
• Propose technical and engineering solutions to meet client needs.
• Conduct research, market studies, and qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

GaBi Dfx

Homer

Python

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

PowerApps

VBA

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar

Job description

Description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy has an exciting new opportunity for a Associate Technical Consultant, Power Consulting you'll be responsible for the development of advisory projects for major electricity sector agents, including distribution, transmission, retailer, generators in helping them deal with regulatory, economic and electricity challenges. Assists in the building and retention of long-lasting relationships with internal and external customers to support profitable growth and ongoing satisfaction.

Please note this position is of a hybrid nature (2 / 3 days working from our central Birmingham offices). Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position (including post visa).

How you’ll make an impact

Work in an environment of international collaboration within the different Power Consulting units, working on consulting assignments, using established standards, methods and technologies, to develop solutions and resolve issues

Propose technical and engineering solutions to meet the client needs and actively seek feedback for improvement

Conduct work (e.g., research, market studies, qualitative and quantitative analysis and policy support, report writing and presentation development) across a range of international climate and energy projects

Help drive project proposals including proposed approaches, timelines, staffing plans, and budgets

Cooperation and work in teams with leading specialists together with Hitachi Energy well-defined career path ensures exciting and motivating career with fast development along own interests and personality traits

You will be living Hitachi Energy´s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business

Your background

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical power systems or similar is required

Advanced degrees preferred (Masters, PhD, MBA)

Experience and knowledge of the electric power industry, market, systems and equipment’s

Confident in Identifying opportunities for new and repeating consulting business

Knowledge such as : C++, MATLAB, Simulink, GaBi Dfx, Homer, Python and Microsoft office pack, specially Excel, PowerBI, PowerApps and VBA

You have an analytic and solution-oriented working style

To successfully take on this position, you need the ability to plan and prioritize, also systemic thinking.

Fluency in English written and spoken

Knowledge in additional sectors such as : electric transport, battery storage, wind offshore, hydrogen, virtual power plants, beneficial

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