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Hitachi Energy
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Technical Design Sales Specialist - Power Systems Application Engineering

Hitachi Energy
Raleigh or Saint-Laurent or Quebec
HybridFull Time
Responsibilities
  • supporting sales
  • coordinating tenders
  • developing solutions
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • 10+ years in FACTS or substation solution design
  • Experience with power-system simulation tools
  • Converter technologies
  • Testing
  • Technical coordination, and English communication
Technical tools mentioned
PSSEPSCAD/EMTDCRTDSMACH

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



About Hitachi Energy

Provider of electrical power grid technologies and energy systems.

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Technical Design Sales Specialist - Power Systems Application Engineering
Raleigh or Saint-Laurent or Quebec
OnsiteFull Time
Hitachi
HitachiTokyo Stock Exchange: 6501: Global provider of digital systems and social infrastructure solutions.
10+ YOEBachelor's in Electrical Engineering, 10+ years in FACTS or substation solution design, authorization to work in the US, experience with PSSE, PSCAD/EMTDC, RTDS and VSC converter technologies, strong communication; willingness to travel 40–50% NAM.
PSSE, PSCAD/EMTDC, RTDS, MACH
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