Sustainability Expert Consultant (LCA)

Be a part of a global, diverse and dynamic team leading the charge in the energy transition. At Hitachi Energy, our Power Consulting unit is driving strategic and innovative initiatives in the energy sector, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to shape a more sustainable future.

Here, you'll engage in diverse and dynamic projects that allow you to explore and deepen your expertise in energy and electricity topics. We prioritize quality and safety while fostering strong relationships with markets and customers worldwide. We take pride in our team spirit and collaborative culture.

Join us and energize your career growth with us! Your energy, our future-together.

The opportunity:

We are seeking for a Sustainability Expert Consultant with experience in assessing sustainability transitions, regulation compliment and experience in energy consulting projects. The role will motivate the customer interest and identification of needs in sustainability strategies, positioning the energy consulting services. Mentoring, managing and develop of projects reports will be also part of the global activities to be involved.

Responsible for the development of advisory projects for major electricity sector agents, including distribution, transmission, retailer, generators in helping them deal with regulatory, economic and electricity challenges. Assists in the building and retention of long-lasting relationships with internal and external customers to support profitable growth and ongoing satisfaction.

How You'll Make An Impact:

• Develop and promote energy consultancy analysis and their impact in sustainability strategies definitions.
• Perform full-scale LCA and product carbon footprint studies for external, third-party verifications as required and support corporate ESG reporting and commitments.
• Support product teams on executing the sustainability impact transparency roadmap and provide guidance for the design and development of the future sustainability value proposition in the portfolio.
• Update and deliver presentations and develop trainings.
• Engage with customers to translate sustainability needs into portfolio strategies
• Actively participate in sustainability standardization committees and industrial initiatives.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals
• Contribute in the development of digital tools and methodologies to visualize or manage sustainability indicators.

Your background

• Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Business, or related
• 5+ years of experience in sustainability or portfolio management
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks, LCA tools (GaBi, Simapro or similar), and reporting standards
• Experience and knowledge of the electric power industry, market, systems and equipment's
• Fluent level of English. Any additional languages will be appreciated.
• Experience in energy, utilities, or industrial services preferred
• Familiar with digital sustainability tools and carbon accounting
• Excellent communication, analytical, and project management skills
• Skilled in working across global, multidisciplinary teams
• Strategic, collaborative, and passionate about sustainable transformation

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Client-provided location(s): Madrid, Spain

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-161081

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-10-16T23:34:41