Power Systems Pre-Sales Engineer – FACTS & Substations

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and disability

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Flexible WFH policy

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Technical Design Sales Specialist to provide pre-sales technical expertise for substation solutions, including STATCOM and E-STATCOM, during tendering and sales processes.

The role requires 10+ years in FACTS or Substation design, strong PSSE/PSCAD/RTDS experience, and a willingness to travel up to 40–50% across NAM, enabling value-driven technical solutions for customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in solution design during tender or project work in FACTS or Substation Solutions.
• Authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Extensive experience with FACTS system design, analysis, simulations, and calculations.
• Hands-on knowledge of tools such as PSSE, PSCAD/EMTDC, RTDS, and similar platforms.
• Experience with VSC-based converter technologies and MACH control systems.
• Background in commissioning, site testing, and routine or type testing of main components.
• Strong ability to manage deadlines, budgets, and complex technical interfaces.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and willingness to travel up to 40–50% across NAM

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with customers and key stakeholders to understand needs and deliver value-driven solutions.
• Support sales through technical expertise, presentations, and in-depth product demonstrations.
• Contribute to efficient marketing activities and articulate strong technical value propositions.
• Collaborate closely with customers, ISOs, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the sales process.
• Act as technical coordinator for tenders and remain accountable for the technical solution.
• Identify optimized technical solutions by working across the global Hitachi Energy FACTS network.
• Create added value by leveraging experience from installed projects and innovation initiatives.
• Support and participate in conferences, seminars, publications, and market-facing events.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD/EMTDC

RTDS

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Technical Design Sales Specialist to provide pre-sales technical expertise for substation solutions, including STATCOM and E-STATCOM, during tendering and sales processes.

The role requires 10+ years in FACTS or Substation design, strong PSSE/PSCAD/RTDS experience, and a willingness to travel up to 40–50% across NAM, enabling value-driven technical solutions for customers.