Energy Consulting Team Lead — Grid Modernization

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Team Lead – Energy Consultant in Raleigh, NC to guide a high‑performing Power Consulting team on advisory projects spanning utilities, system operators, and energy stakeholders globally.

You will blend technical depth with leadership and commercial acumen to shape grid modernization, system planning, and sustainable energy integration while expanding professional networks and ensuring client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a people leader, including hiring, coaching and performance management.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering with focus on power/energy systems.
• 11+ years (Bachelor’s), 9+ years (Master’s), or 7+ years (PhD) of experience in power system studies or research.
• Experience providing advisory services, building customer relationships, and developing winning proposals.
• Proven experience delivering high‑quality consulting projects; multi‑disciplinary project experience is an asset.
• Strong expertise in power system tools (PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD) and development tools such as Python, with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop consultants while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and pursue new consulting opportunities by building strong customer and internal networks.
• Deliver high‑impact advisory projects for key players in the electricity sector.
• Drive innovation by proposing and shaping R&D initiatives with clear scope, budget, and outcomes.
• Support contract negotiation, proposal development, and advanced stakeholder engagement.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure delivery in line with contractual commitments.
• Manage complex projects end‑to‑end, including scope, timeline, resources, and client satisfaction.
• Support the contract lifecycle, including follow‑up on new solutions and services.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

Python

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Team Lead – Energy Consultant in Raleigh, NC to guide a high‑performing Power Consulting team on advisory projects spanning utilities, system operators, and energy stakeholders globally.

You will blend technical depth with leadership and commercial acumen to shape grid modernization, system planning, and sustainable energy integration while expanding professional networks and ensuring client satisfaction.