Technical Design Sales Specialist - Power Systems Application Engineering

About the 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Create 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

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

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

Benefits

Publication date : 2026-07-14