Energy Consultant

General information
The quality and innovation of the engineering in our products, systems and service offerings keeps our customers ahead. Developing solutions for our customers all over the world and working on our market-leading technologies will challenge and enrich your work and your mind.

By actively participating in different type of assessments you will be supporting customers to solve complex challenges electrical systems are facing to reach their decarbonization and sustainability targets. The projects involve all the segments in the electrical sector from utilities, renewable generation developers and industries of all kind.

You will be a vital member of the Power Consulting Team in Spain. Reporting to the Senior/Principal Technical Consultant, you will be responsible for executing a range of technical assignments according to agreed-upon timeline and standards, using established and innovative solutions.

• Engage in advisory projects executed by the Power Consulting team for System Studies.
• The projects may involve among others supporting utilities to improve their efficiency in operations, evaluate the impact of renewable integration (offshore and onshore) in the electrical networks, assessment of the introduction of new actors in the electrical ecosystem (E-mobility, H2, industry electrification and others) or the assessment of sustainability/efficiency measures to be implemented in electrical systems.
• Participate in consulting assignments using established standards, methods, and technologies to develop solutions and resolve issues.
• Work in an environment of international collaboration within the different Power Consulting units and other Hitachi Energy groups.
• Provide support on business development and Marketing/sales tasks with the supervision of a Senior/Principal consultant: clarify customer enquiries on technical issues as well as analyses and work on customer's feedback and propose solutions.
• Engage with the Senior/Principal consultant in Project Management activities such as: planning and scheduling, customer satisfaction, financial and cost management, risk, and opportunity management.
• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

• An official master's degree in electrical engineering, electrical power systems or similar, is required.
• More than 3 years' experience in the execution of power systems studies and knowledge of electrical power systems.
• Experience in the design, understanding and performance of power systems studies with consulting approach.
• Knowledge in power systems modelling and analysis in software simulation, as well as experience in software simulation tools such as PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, PSCAD and definition of different studies static and dynamics.
• Experience proposing solutions on BESS, FACTS, E-mobility, smart city, electrical transmission and distribution planning.
• Knowledge in user defined model development in the software tools for power system analysis will be valued.
• Python scripting will be valued.
• Fluent English and Spanish both written and spoken. Any additional languages will be appreciated.
• Short business trips might be required, typically for meeting with customer at the start of the project or trip for the presentation of results.
• The following competences will be highly appreciated: Adaptability, interpersonal skills, teamwork, time organization, consulting and facilitating, task organization and information organization, attention to detail and problem solving.
• Current work permit valid in Spain.

• Flexible Work Practices (Smart working).
• Shorter working hours on Fridays during all year and July - August.
• Meal allowance: Ticket restaurant.