Technical Consultant, Power Systems

At Grid & Power Quality Solutions and Service business at Hitachi Energy in Europe (HBUEU), Inclusion drives our culture of innovation and collaboration. Our leading technology and strong market position enable us to achieve growth targets in the energy transition across current and growing market segments such as hydrogen, data centers and e-mobility.

Hitachi Energy are seeking a Technical Consultant Power Systems to join a dynamic and collaborative team driving excellence. 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

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid)- 3 days office/ 2 days work from home

(Also note we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this position)

How you'll make an impact

• Identifying opportunities for new and repeating consulting business, building an internal and external network for the exchange of information.
• Creating added value for customers and the organization, ensuring the successful outcome of transactions, contracts and proposals, using a series of sales techniques, and negotiating tactics for the leading of sales activities.
• Proposing research & development projects including the scope of the budget, supporting the project management strategy including productization, modularization and following up on new products/solutions, including ongoing support with contract management activities.
• Conducts risk and opportunities for the various assessments, ensuring delivery of the assignment as per agreed contract.
• Leads in the creation of new process and tool enhancement following the study of advanced techniques, with a lead to coach and develop sub-ordinate colleagues.
• Responsibilities may include:
• Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision.
• Coaching and reviewing the work of more junior level professionals.

• Degree in electrical engineering, electrical power systems or similar, is required
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in the design, understanding and performance of power systems studies.
• Knowledge in power systems analysis, as well as experience in software simulation tools such as DIgSILENT Powerfactory, PSCAD, ETAP, PSS/E (power systems) and/or EMTP (electronic systems)
• Written and oral fluency English
• Experience and knowledge of the electric power industry, market, systems and equipment's.

• Competitive salary package
• Generous bonus scheme.
• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Excellent company pension and wide-ranging benefits schemes.
• Top quality H&S culture alongside comprehensive training and personal development programmes.
• Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.