Technical Design Sales Specialist, Power Systems Application Engineering

<h1>Technical Design Sales Specialist - Power Systems Application Engineering</h1><p><strong>Location:</strong> Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada, Remote - Quebec, Canada</p><p><strong>Remote Type:</strong> Hybrid</p><p><strong>Time Type:</strong> Full time</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><b>Location:</b></p>Raleigh, North Carolina, United States<p></p><p><b>Job ID:</b><span> </span></p>R0135595<p></p><p><b>Date Posted:</b></p>2026-07-14<p></p><p><b>Company Name:</b></p>HITACHI ENERGY USA INC<p></p><p><b>Profession (Job Category):</b></p>Sales, Marketing & Product Management<p></p><p><b>Job Schedule: </b></p>Full time<p></p><p><b>Remote:</b></p>No<p></p><p><b>Job Description:</b></p><div><h3><b>The opportunity</b></h3><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>In this role, you will provide <b>pre‑sales technical expertise</b> to support the sales organization and contribute directly to the success of substation solutions like <b>STATCOM, E-STATCOM, Fixed or Thyristor-Controlled Series Capacitors, Battery Energy Storage Solutions, Synchronous Compensators</b>, 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.</p><h3><b>How you’ll make an impact</b></h3><ul><li>Build and maintain long‑term relationships with customers and key stakeholders to understand needs and deliver value‑driven solutions</li><li>Support sales through technical expertise, presentations, and in‑depth product demonstrations</li><li>Contribute to efficient marketing activities and articulate strong technical value propositions</li><li>Collaborate closely with customers, ISOs, consultants, and internal stakeholders throughout the sales process</li><li>Act as technical coordinator for tenders and remain accountable for the technical solution</li><li>Identify optimized technical solutions by working across the global Hitachi Energy FACTS network</li><li>Create added value by leveraging experience from installed projects and innovation initiatives</li><li>Support and participate in conferences, seminars, publications, and market‑facing events</li></ul><h3><b>Your background</b></h3><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of experience in solution design during tender or project working in FACTS or Substation Solutions.</li><li>Authorization to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States</li><li>Extensive experience with FACTS system design, analysis, simulations, and calculations</li><li>Hands‑on knowledge of tools such as PSSE, PSCAD/EMTDC, RTDS, and similar platforms</li><li>Experience with VSC‑based converter technologies and MACH® control systems</li><li>Background in commissioning, site testing, and routine or type testing of main components</li><li>Strong ability to manage deadlines, budgets, and complex technical interfaces</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills in English and willingness to travel up to 40–50% across NAM</li></ul><h3><b>More about us</b></h3><ul><li>Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, life, and disability coverage</li><li>Competitive pension plan with employer contributions and a bonus program</li><li>Flexible work‑from‑home policy, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources</li></ul></div><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><i>Equal Employment Opportunity</i></b> <b><i><span><span><span><span><span><span>(EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected</span></span></span></span></span></span> Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities</i> </b></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><b><br /><br />Equal Employment Opportunity</b></p><p><b>Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals</b></p><p><b>with disabilities.</b></p><br /><p><b>Accessibility and reasonable accommodation</b></p><p><b>Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a </b><a><span><b><u>general inquiry form</u></b></span></a><b> on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.</b></p><p><b>This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.</b></p><br /><p><b>Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment </b></p><p><b>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 </b><a><span><b><u>Hitachis Global Data Privacy Notice.</u></b></span></a></p>

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