Senior Pre-Sales Electrical Engineer, FACTS Transmission

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible work-from-home policy

Pension plan and bonus program

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a senior pre-sales technical expert for FACTS transmission solutions in the United States. You will bring deep power‑systems knowledge to support the sales organization with technical proposals, demonstrations, and tender contributions, collaborating with global engineering and commercial teams to deliver customer‑centric solutions.

This role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of tender/project experience, with hands‑on PSSE, PSCAD/EMTDC,

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in tender and project work within FACTS transmission applications.
• Authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Extensive experience with FACTS system design, analysis, simulations, and calculations.
• Hands-on knowledge of 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 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

Pre-sales expertise

Power systems

Tender management

Customer collaboration

English communication

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD/EMTDC

RTDS

VSC converters

Job description

Hitachi Energy seeks a senior pre-sales technical expert for FACTS transmission solutions in the United States. You will bring deep power‑systems knowledge to support the sales organization with technical proposals, demonstrations, and tender contributions, collaborating with global engineering and commercial teams to deliver customer‑centric solutions.

This role requires a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and at least 10 years of tender/project experience, with hands‑on PSSE, PSCAD/EMTDC,