Technical Design Sales Specialist - Power Systems Application Engineering
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Overview
Job Description
Location:
Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesJob ID:
R0135595Date Posted:
2026-07-14Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Sales, Marketing & Product ManagementJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob 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
Equal Employment Opportunity(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals
with disabilities.
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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment
As 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.
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