Technical Sales Substation Automation
Raleigh, WV - USA
Job Summary
Location:
Raleigh North Carolina United StatesJob ID:
R0134782Date Posted:
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INCProfession (Job Category):
Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:
Full timeRemote:
NoJob Description:
Are you passionate about helping shape the future of the energy industry Hitachi Energy is looking for a customer-focused and technically skilled Protection & Automation Sales Leader to drive growth across the U.S. East region.
In this exciting role youll be at the forefront of power system modernization partnering with utilities and industrial customers to deliver innovative Protection Automation Communication and Substation Automation solutions. Youll combine technical expertise with commercial strategy to identify opportunities influence key stakeholders and support the transition to a smarter more sustainable grid.
This is an opportunity to join a global technology leader where your ideas relationships and industry knowledge can make a measurable impact. Working closely with sales teams account managers engineers and customers youll help position Hitachi Energy as the partner of choice for advanced grid solutions while contributing to meaningful projects that power communities and industries.
If you enjoy building strategic partnerships translating complex technical solutions into customer value and driving business growth in a rapidly evolving industry wed love to hear from you.
Drive pre-sales activities to achieve and exceed business growth targets.
Identify develop and support the closing of strategic sales opportunities.
Promote substation automation distribution automation and communication solutions.
Deliver compelling technical presentations to executive operational and engineering audiences.
Build trusted relationships with utility customers and key industry stakeholders.
Collaborate across functions to support major customer initiatives and pursuits.
Monitor market trends competitive activity and growth opportunities.
Support product evaluations approvals and customer adoption programs.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering required.
Advanced education such as an MBA MSEE or equivalent is preferred.
Minimum of 7 years of experience within the power systems industry.
Experience selling protection and control solutions ideally within utility markets.
Knowledge of substation automation protection relays SCADA RTUs and utility communication systems.
Strong communication relationship-building and business development skills.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Join a global technology leader helping advance the worlds energy systems through innovative grid and digital solutions.
Benefit from a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages continuous learning knowledge sharing and career development.
Gain exposure to impactful projects that support the energy transition and create sustainable value for customers and communities.
The energy sector remains one of the most stable and essential industries in todays economy. Significant investments in grid modernization renewable energy integration electrification and infrastructure resilience continue to drive long-term growth across North America. As demand for reliable and sustainable power increases organizations are investing heavily in advanced technologies that support a cleaner smarter and more connected energy future.
At Hitachi Energy youll be part of a global business that supports critical infrastructure and delivers technologies that help keep communities and industries running. Joining our team means contributing to an industry with a strong long-term outlook while building a rewarding career at the forefront of the energy transition.
As part of the hiring process Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history education criminal records and other relevant information in accordance with applicable laws.
For certain roles particularly those involving access to sensitive information financial responsibilities client data regulated environments or security-sensitive functions additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include but are not limited to enhanced criminal history checks credit history reviews (where legally permissible) sanctions screening or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.
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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Equal Employment Opportunity
Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals including females minorities protected veterans and individuals
with disabilities.
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