Regional Technical Sales Consultant - US Southeast Region

Hitachi, Ltd.; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Paid leave & flexible work

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Nashville area is seeking a Technical Sales Consultant to bridge sales and customers across the TVA US region. You will travel 50–60% to customer sites, identify service opportunities, and deliver solutions for transformers and HV breakers.

You will support proposals and quotes, review technical specs, and ensure grid reliability and modernization. This role prefers candidates in or near Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, or Knoxville.

Qualifications

• Must have work authorization to work in the United States.
• Minimum 10+ years in transformers and HV breakers; 4+ years as field crew leader or with a technical degree.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and schematics; strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site assessments and technical consultations to identify service opportunities.
• Provide technical support on electrical testing, controls, and oil processing.
• Collaborate with engineering, safety, and planning teams for project execution.
• Support proposals, scopes and quotes addressing customer needs and drive sales.
• Build relationships with utilities, EPCs, and industrial customers.
• Generate detailed reports and maintain CRM records; represent Hitachi Energy at events.

Skills

CRM (Salesforce)

Blueprint interpretation

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree or diploma preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms (Salesforce)

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy’s Service Business as a Technical Sales Consultant, where you’ll bridge the gap between our sales teams and customers across the TVA US region. In this role, you’ll travel to customer sites, identify and develop service opportunities, and deliver solutions for power transformers and high-voltage (HV) breakers. Your expertise in technical competencies, especially in assembly, digital monitoring equipment, electrical testing, controls, repairs, modifications, LTC’s, oil processing, oil testing, and breaker mechanisms—will be essential as you help customers define project scopes, review technical specifications, and ensure the reliability and modernization of the power grid. Candidates currently based in these regions are strongly preferred.

Preferred Locations: Nashville, Memphis, Chattanooga, Knoxville

How you’ll make an impact

• Lead on-site assessments and technical consultations to identify service opportunities and develop tailored solutions for grid assets.
• Provide technical support on electrical testing, controls, and oil processing to support customer decision-making.
• Collaborate with engineering, safety, and planning teams to deliver seamless project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Provide technical support on proposals, scopes, and quotes that address customer needs and drive service sales growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in utilities, EPCs, and industrial sectors.
• Provide technical support on field activities, generate detailed reports, and maintain accurate records in CRM systems.
• Represent Hitachi Energy at industry events, sharing insights and building market presence.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required, technical related degree or diploma preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years’ experience working in the field on transformers and high-voltage breakers, preferably with at least 4+ years as a field crew leader or Technical degree.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office; ability to learn and use CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites (50-60% travel) and operate company vehicle/equipment, comfortable working in substation environments.

More about us

At Hitachi Energy, you’ll collaborate with industry experts, work with cutting-edge grid technologies, and have meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs.
• Competitive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.

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