Technical Consultant, Sustainability and Technology Transformation (Birmingham City Centre)

Hitachi Energy; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Technical Consultant specializing in Sustainability and Technology Transformation. This role involves developing advisory projects for major players in the electricity sector, tackling regulatory and economic challenges. You will engage in international collaboration, propose innovative engineering solutions, and conduct in-depth research and analysis on climate and energy projects. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and integrity, and offers a hybrid working environment in the vibrant Birmingham City Centre. If you are passionate about sustainability and technology, this position is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field and experience in the energy sector is required.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in strategy or analytics consulting.

Responsibilities

• Develop advisory projects for electricity sector agents addressing regulatory and economic challenges.
• Conduct research and analysis across international climate and energy projects.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Focus

Solution-oriented Working Style

Systemic Thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Sustainability or Similar

Tools

C++

MATLAB

Simulink

GaBi Dfx

Homer

Python

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

PowerApps

VBA

Job description

Description

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, retailers, and generators, helping them deal with regulatory, economic, and electricity challenges. You will assist in building and retaining long-lasting relationships with internal and external customers to support profitable growth and ongoing satisfaction.

Please note we are unable to provide any sponsorship and will only consider candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

This role will be based out of our new Birmingham City Centre location and is hybrid.

Responsibilities:

• 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 client needs and actively seek feedback for improvement.
• Conduct work (e.g., research, market studies, qualitative and quantitative analysis, 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.
• Cooperate and work in teams with leading specialists; together with Hitachi Energy's well-defined career path, this ensures an exciting and motivating career with fast development along your interests and personality traits.
• You will live Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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 of C++, MATLAB, Simulink, GaBi Dfx, Homer, Python, and Microsoft Office pack, especially 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, as well as 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, or German are considered a plus.