Technical Consultant, Power Systems

Hitachi Rail; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Birmingham is looking for a Technical Consultant to develop advisory projects in the electricity sector. You will work on consulting assignments, propose engineering solutions, and engage in various international climate and energy-related projects. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, at least 3 years of consulting experience, and strong technical skills in software such as MATLAB and PowerBI. This hybrid position offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical power systems, sustainability or similar.
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in strategy consulting or analytics consulting.
• Fluency in English, additional languages like Spanish, French or German are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop advisory projects for major electricity sector agents.
• Propose technical and engineering solutions to meet client needs.
• Conduct market studies and qualitative analyses across energy projects.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

PowerBI

Python

Excel

VBA

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy has an exciting new opportunity for a 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 out of our central Birmingham office). Please also 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, sustainability or similar, and experience in the energy sector is required

Knowledge in power systems products, sustainability studies, cost-benefit analysis, energy economics and documentation

A minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience in strategy consulting or analytics consulting

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

You are customer focused and quality oriented

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

Fluency in English written and spoken

Extensive and verifiable experience in additional sectors such as : electric transport, battery storage, wind offshore, hydrogen, virtual power plants, etc

Additional language skills like Spanish, French, German are considered a plus

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