Team Lead - Energy Consultant

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

Team Lead – Energy Consultant

The Opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy and play a pivotal role in accelerating the global energy transition. As a Team Lead – Energy Consultant, you will be part of a diverse, collaborative, and high‑performing Power Consulting team that delivers strategic insights to shape the future of the electricity sector.

In this role, you will lead and inspire a team of expert consultants while working on complex, high‑impact advisory projects for utilities, system operators, and energy stakeholders worldwide. You will combine technical depth with leadership and commercial acumen to help customers navigate system planning, grid modernization, and the integration of sustainable energy solutions.

You will thrive in an environment that values quality, safety, innovation, and strong customer relationships. With exposure to global projects, advanced analytical tools, and leading‑edge technologies, this role offers exceptional opportunities to deepen your expertise, grow your leadership capabilities, and expand your professional network.

At Hitachi Energy, we believe progress happens when people feel empowered, supported, and inspired. Bring your passion for energy systems and people leadership, and help us build a more sustainable, flexible, and resilient energy future—together.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• 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

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Over 3 years of experience as a people leader, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and resource planning
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field with a focus on power or 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 (e.g., PSS®E, PSLF, PSCAD) and development tools such as Python, with excellent communication skills

More About Us

• Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system
• We offer opportunities to work on international projects with cutting‑edge technologies and diverse teams
• We support continuous learning, career growth, and leadership development at every stage

Location Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Management

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-24

Reference number R0117443

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

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