Technical Consultant, Sustainability

Hitachi; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Technical Consultant to lead sustainability and technology transformation projects within the electricity sector. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to develop solutions that address regulatory and economic challenges. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in strategy consulting. With a focus on customer satisfaction and quality, you will work on impactful projects that shape the future of energy. Join a forward-thinking company that values integrity and offers a dynamic career path tailored to your interests.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering or similar is required.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in strategy or analytics consulting.

Responsibilities

• Develop solutions for clients in the electricity sector.
• Conduct research and market studies across international projects.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

VBA

Analytical Skills

Customer Focus

Systemic Thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Experience in Energy Sector

Tools

GaBi Dfx

Homer

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Job ID:

R0067075

Date Posted:

2025-01-07

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy has an exciting new opportunity for a Technical Consultant, Sustainability and Technology Transformation 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.

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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