Team Lead — Energy Consulting & Grid Strategy

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Team Lead - Energy Consultant to guide a diverse team of expert consultants on advisory projects for utilities, system operators, and energy stakeholders worldwide.

You will blend technical depth with leadership and commercial sense to navigate system planning, grid modernization, and integrated sustainable energy solutions, while delivering high-impact results and building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Leadership

Client engagement

Power systems knowledge

Project management

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PSS/E

PSLF

PSCAD

Python

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Team Lead - Energy Consultant to guide a diverse team of expert consultants on advisory projects for utilities, system operators, and energy stakeholders worldwide.

You will blend technical depth with leadership and commercial sense to navigate system planning, grid modernization, and integrated sustainable energy solutions, while delivering high-impact results and building strong client relationships.