Raleigh, NC
4 months ago

Job Overview

Job Type
Senior Level | Software Engineering
Pay
Not disclosed

Job description

Location:
Raleigh, NC
Work arrangement:
On-site

Role Summary

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.

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.

In this role, you will provide pre-sales technical expertise to support the sales organization and contribute directly to the success of FACTS 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.

How you'll make an impact- 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
  • Identify 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

Your background- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a focus on Power Systems

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in tender and project work within FACTS transmission applications
  • 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 skills in English and willingness to travel up to 40-50% across NAM

More about us- 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

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About the Company

More About Us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual - fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well-being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

Our benefit offering is tailored based on your country of employment and generally includes:

You will receive more specific information during the recruitment process.

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations - We are committed to full transparency and compliance with all legal requirements, ensuring that every candidate knows exactly what to expect at each stage of the recruitment process. Once the process is successfully completed, we will share detailed information about financial conditions and benefits with the selected candidate. Before signing the employment contract, you will receive all remaining details of the offer, giving you the time and space to review everything carefully

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Competitive salary and incentives

Well-being and care

Paid and unpaid leave

Flexible work options

Benefits that support your financial security

Role:
Application Engineer - FACTS
Job Type:
Senior Level | Software Engineering

Company profile

Hitachi Energy

hitachienergy.com

Hitachi Energy works on the global energy system, aiming to make electricity more sustainable, secure, resilient and affordable and more accessible to all. Its technologies support the expansion and transition of power systems and grids, including HVDC transmission. The company is part of Hitachi Ltd. and traces its heritage to the engineering companies ASEA and Brown Boveri, through its predecessor company ABB. Hitachi Energy is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland.

Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
2018
Funding Stage
Subsidiary

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