Electrical Consultant (Digitalization)

At Hitachi Energy our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact to our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation

Seize this opportunity to take on a highly visible position in a global organization. You’ll be part of a renowned global team of power system and energy consultants, in which you will have the opportunities to contribute to the development of consultancy products and services to the main electricity sector agents, by actively participating in different type of assessments you will be supporting customers to solve complex challenges electrical systems are facing to reach their decarbonization and sustainability targets. Reporting to the Team Lead, you will be engaged and collaborator in a wide range of technical consultancy assignments for different segments (utilities, renewables developers, data centers and industrial customers) and application solutions (grid modernization, digitalization, sustainability and technology transformation), according to agreed-upon timeline and standards, using established and innovative solutions. If you are thrilled by the changes in the electrical systems nowadays, the ongoing technology transformation of the energy sector, have a leadership and communicative personality, a problem-solving approach and you are enthusiastic about working in this exciting field of activity, apply now for this opportunity!

Your responsibilities

• Engage in advisory projects executed by the Power. Consulting team for System Studies and analytics.
• The projects may involve among others supporting utilities to improve their efficiency in operations, evaluate the impact of renewable integration (offshore and onshore) in the electrical networks, assessment of the introduction of new actors in the electrical ecosystem (E-mobility, H2, industry electrification, railway, smart grids and others) or the assessment of sustainability/efficiency measures to be implemented in electrical systems. Design complex analysis based on data analytics or development of artificial intelligence/machine learning algorithms. Programming of digital twin model of the electrical system or its control structures.
• Participate in consulting assignments using established standards, methods and technologies to develop solutions and resolve issues.
• Work in an environment of international collaboration within the different Power Consulting units and other Hitachi Energy groups.
• Provide support on business development and Marketing/sales tasks with the collaboration with experienced consultant: engage customer with solutions and clarify customer enquiries on technical issues as well as analyses and work on customer’s feedback and propose solutions.
• Engage with experienced consultant in Project Management activities such as: planning and scheduling, customer satisfaction, financial and cost management, risk and opportunity management.
• Living core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

• An official master’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical power systems, data analytics or similar, is required. A related PhD is an advantage.
• 1-3 years’ experience in some of the fields of electrical power systems studies, control of electrical systems or electrical digital twins.
• Experience or skills in data analytic methodologies and databases will be valued, applied to the electrical sector.
• Applications with artificial intelligence or machine learning applied to electrical power systems, will be valued.
• Cybersecurity methodologies applied to the energy markets or its regulation,
• Interests in power systems modelling and analysis in software simulation tools such as PSS/E, DIgSILENT Power Factory, ETAP, PSCAD and definition of different studies in steady state and dynamics.
• Skills in creating and maintaining computer models of electrical systems or equipment, and usage of programming tools (i.e. Python, Matlab, Fortran, VBA, C/C++, Java, SQL…)
• The following competences will be highly appreciated: teamwork, time management, attention to detail and problem solving.
• Customer focus-oriented, with initiatives in creating close commercial synergies to motivate business opportunities.
• Fluent English and Spanish both written and spoken.
• Willingness to travel (Less than 5% of the time).
• Current work permit valid in Spain.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com

2022-10-04