Technical Sales - Substation Automation East

Hitachi Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA INC in Raleigh, NC is seeking a senior engineering leader to establish the strategic direction for market approach, sales campaigns, and market share expansion in Protection, Automation, and Communication Solutions for utilities and commercial/industrial sectors.

The role provides guidance to Field Engineering and Sales teams across the US East region, shaping presales activities and coordinating cross‑functional efforts to position Hitachi Energy as a market leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in energy utilities and large-scale industrial sectors.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and articulate compelling value propositions.
• Proven track record in market development and go-to-market planning.

Responsibilities

• Define strategic direction for market approach and sales campaigns.
• Lead presales activities for Protection, Automation, and Communication Solutions.
• Support US East region Field Engineering and Sales teams with guidance and alignment.

Skills

Market strategy

Presales leadership

Sales campaigns

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Location:Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID:R0137829Date Posted:2026-10-29Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:Responsible for establishing the strategic direction for market approach, sales campaigns and building of market share for Hitachi Energy, specifically as it relates to the products and systems presales activities required for the delivery of the Protection, Automation, and Communication Solutions into the utility and C&I sectors. This role will provide guidance and support to the FES teams in United States East region. This is a critical role for the establishment of Hitachi Energy as the market leader in Protection, Automation, and Communication.(empty)Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesEqual Employment OpportunityHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individualswith disabilities.Accessibility and reasonable accommodationProtected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Use of Al and automated tools in recruitmentAs part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.