Technical Design Sales Specialist - Power Systems Application Engineering

Hitachi, Ltd.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Pension plan

Flexible work-from-home policy

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a pre-sales technical expert to support the sales organization for substation solutions such as STATCOM, E-STATCOM, BESS, and Synchronous Compensators. You will deliver customer-centric solutions through the sales and tendering process, drawing on deep product knowledge and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years’ experience in FACTS or substation design, US work authorization, and strong PSSE/PSCAD/RTDS

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering with focus on power systems.
• 10+ years in tender or project design within FACTS or Substation Solutions.
• Authorization to work in the United States and hands-on tool experience.

Responsibilities

• Build long-term customer relationships and identify value-driven solutions.
• Provide technical pre-sales support, presentations, and product demos.
• Contribute to marketing activities with strong technical value propositions.
• Collaborate with customers, ISOs, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Act as technical coordinator for tenders and ensure solution integrity.
• Identify optimized technical solutions across Hitachi Energy's global FACTS network.
• Leverage experience from installed projects and innovation efforts.
• Support conferences, seminars, and market-facing events.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD/EMTDC

RTDS

VSC-based converter tech

MACH control systems

Job description

Job Description

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. From keeping lights on and factories running to supporting hospitals and schools, our solutions positively impact more than three‑quarters of the world’s population.

With over 100 years of engineering heritage and a strong commitment to diversity, we balance social, environmental, and economic values to support a more sustainable society. Today, more than 40,000 colleagues across 90+ countries are shaping the future of energy together.

In this role, you will provide pre‑sales technical expertise to support the sales organization and contribute directly to the success of substation solutions like STATCOM, E-STATCOM, Fixed or Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors, Battery Energy Storage Solutions, Synchronous Compensators, and other Substation solutions for transmission applications. You will bring deep technical knowledge in a focused product line and collaborate across teams to deliver optimized, customer‑centric solutions throughout the sales and tendering process. This position may also include ongoing customer support, ensuring long‑term value from commissioned systems.

How you’ll make an impact

• 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

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in solution design during tender or project working 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

More about us

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability coverage
• Competitive pension plan with employer contributions and a bonus program
• Flexible work‑from‑home policy, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources

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