Technical Consultant, Sustainability

HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Technical Consultant in Sustainability to develop impactful advisory projects for clients in the electricity sector. The role involves conducting research, proposing solutions, and collaborating with specialists while fostering customer relationships in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in strategy or analytics consulting.
• Fluency in English, additional languages like Spanish, French, or German are a plus.
• Knowledge of power systems, sustainability studies, and energy economics.

Responsibilities

• Develop advisory projects for major electricity sector clients.
• Propose technical and engineering solutions.
• Conduct research and market studies on climate and energy projects.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

GaBi Dfx

Homer

Python

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in electrical engineering, power systems, sustainability or related field

Job description

Technical Consultant, Sustainability, Birmingham

Client:

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

cd375548d99d

Job Views:

4

Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

Job Description:

Description

Hitachi Energy has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Consultant, Sustainability and Technology Transformation. You will develop advisory projects for major electricity sector clients, including distribution, transmission, retail, and generation, helping them address regulatory, economic, and electricity challenges. You will also build and maintain relationships with customers to support growth and satisfaction.

Please note: This position is hybrid (2-3 days in Birmingham office). We cannot provide visa sponsorship.

How you’ll make an impact

• Work in an international environment on consulting assignments, using established standards and technologies to develop solutions and resolve issues.
• Propose technical and engineering solutions, seeking feedback for improvement.
• Conduct research, market studies, analysis, policy support, report writing, and presentations on climate and energy projects.
• Assist in project proposals, including approaches, timelines, staffing, and budgets.
• Collaborate with specialists and grow your career within Hitachi Energy’s values of safety and integrity.

Your background:

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, power systems, sustainability, or related field, with experience in the energy sector.
• Knowledge of power systems, sustainability studies, cost-benefit analysis, energy economics, and documentation.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in strategy or analytics consulting.
• Skills in C++, MATLAB, Simulink, GaBi Dfx, Homer, Python, and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerBI, PowerApps, VBA).
• Analytic, solution-oriented, customer-focused, and quality-driven working style.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and think systemically.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Experience in sectors like electric transport, battery storage, offshore wind, hydrogen, virtual power plants, etc.
• Additional languages such as Spanish, French, or German are a plus.

Qualified individuals with disabilities can request accommodations during the application process. Please contact us via our website with your details. This is specifically for accessibility needs. For other inquiries, please note that applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button. No external payment or bank details should be provided. Applications are due by 13.08.2025.