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Principal Consultant, Power Systems (Birmingham City Centre)

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Principal Consultant, Power Systems (Birmingham City Centre)

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Hitachi Energy has an exciting new opportunity for a Principle Consultant, Power Systems you'll be responsible for the development of advisory projects for major electricity sector agents, including distribution, transmission, retailer, generators in helping them deal with regulatory, economic and electricity challenges. Assists in the building and retention of long-lasting relationships with internal and external customers to support profitable growth and ongoing satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

  • Identifying opportunities for new and repeating consulting business, building an internal and external network for the exchange of information
  • Creating added value for customers and the organization, ensuring the successful outcome of transactions, contracts and proposals, using a series of sales techniques, and negotiating tactics for the leading of sales activities
  • Proposing research & development projects including the scope of the budget, supporting the project management strategy including production, modularization and following up on new products/solutions, including ongoing support with contract management activities
  • Conducts risk and opportunities for the various assessments, ensuring delivery of the assignment as per agreed contract
  • Leads in the creation of new process and tool enhancement following the study of advanced techniques, with a lead to coach and develop sub-ordinate colleagues

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Background:

  • Master's degree in electrical engineering, electrical power systems or similar, is required
  • Advanced degrees preferred (Masters, PhD, MBA)
  • Written and oral fluency English
  • More than 10 years' experience in the design, understanding and performance of power systems studies
  • Experience in the design, understanding and performance of power systems studies with consulting approach
  • Experience proposing solutions on BESS, FACTS, E-mobility, smart city, electrical transmission and distribution planning
  • Power systems expertise, equipment knowledge and elaboration of proposals on energy policy and regulation design
  • Management, leadership and advising of private companies and public agencies on the fields of regulation, operation and strategy in energy sector at a national and international level
  • Developing strong customer and partner relationships, both external and internal. Commercial acumen with a proactive approach to problem solving and ability to successfully persuade and influence senior management teams complete your profile
  • Commercial skills, including pricing and negotiating
  • Knowledge in power systems analysis, as well as experience in software simulation tools such as PSS/E (power systems), DIgSILENT Power Factory, PSCAD, ETAP & NEPLAN
  • Requires strong knowledge on the application of technical & business-related consulting for the power market and the impacts of products, equipment and engineering concepts and practices as contributors to potential recommended solutions. Proven experience in creating opportunities in the market
  • Experience and knowledge of the electric power industry, market, systems and equipment's. Developing customer and partner relationships, both external and internal. Commercial acumen with a proactive approach to problem solving and ability to successfully persuade and influence senior management teams complete your profile
  • Commercial skills, including pricing and negotiating
  • Analytical mindset and self-going, takes initiatives to solve problems

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Client-provided location(s): Birmingham, UK
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-113445
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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