Hitachi EnergyRemote
Technical Design Sales Specialist - Power Systems Application Engineering
United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
No H1B
Key skills
FACTS system designPower SystemsPSSEPSCAD/EMTDCRTDSVSC-based converter technologiesMACH control systemsCommissioningSite testingType testing of electrical componentsCommunicationPresentation SkillsSales
About this role
Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. In this role, you will provide pre‑sales technical expertise to support the sales organization and contribute directly to the success of substation solutions. You will collaborate across teams to deliver optimized, customer‑centric solutions throughout the sales and tendering process.
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
Requirements:
- 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