What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power System Consultant position at Hitachi Energy?
The opportunity
Kick‑start your career in energy consulting with Hitachi Energy’s Power Consulting team. This junior role is an exciting opportunity to build a strong foundation in power system analysis and grid consulting while contributing to projects that support the energy transition.
As a Junior Energy Consulting Engineer, you’ll work alongside experienced consultants on studies that help utilities, generators, and grid operators address technical, economic, and regulatory challenges. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to real‑world projects, advanced analytical tools, and customer interactions, all within a supportive environment designed to help you learn and grow.
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, this role is ideal for someone early in their career who is curious, motivated, and eager to develop technical expertise while making a meaningful impact. You’ll be supported through mentoring, structured learning, and opportunities to progressively take on more responsibility as your skills grow.
How You’ll Make An Impact
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. 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 Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.
Kick‑start your career in energy consulting with Hitachi Energy’s Power Consulting team. This junior role is an exciting opportunity to build a strong foundation in power system analysis and grid consulting while contributing to projects that support the energy transition.
As a Junior Energy Consulting Engineer, you’ll work alongside experienced consultants on studies that help utilities, generators, and grid operators address technical, economic, and regulatory challenges. You’ll gain hands‑on exposure to real‑world projects, advanced analytical tools, and customer interactions, all within a supportive environment designed to help you learn and grow.
Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, this role is ideal for someone early in their career who is curious, motivated, and eager to develop technical expertise while making a meaningful impact. You’ll be supported through mentoring, structured learning, and opportunities to progressively take on more responsibility as your skills grow.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Support senior consultants in planning and delivering energy consulting studies
- Develop and run power system simulation models under guidance
- Assist with technical analysis and interpretation of study results
- Prepare technical reports, presentations, and documentation
- Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions
- Contribute to research, data analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Learn and apply industry standards, grid codes, and best practices
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Power or Energy Systems
- Up to 1 year of experience (or strong academic exposure) in power system studies
- Coursework or hands‑on experience with power system simulation tools (e.g., PSS®E, PSCAD, ETAP, CYME, MATLAB)
- Interest in transmission, distribution, renewables, or grid modernization
- Strong analytical skills and willingness to learn
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Hitachi Energy is advancing a sustainable energy future for all through innovation and collaboration
- You’ll learn from experienced professionals in an inclusive, supportive environment
- We offer structured development, mentoring, and long‑term career growth opportunities
With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. 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 Hitachi Energy’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.