Climate & Environment Full-time

Principal Consultant

HITACHI ENERGY

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Location

Remote (US)

Type

Full-time

Mission

What you will drive

  • Expand the West Coast consulting footprint by sourcing and shaping new opportunities
  • Own the capture process, from client discovery through proposal development and negotiation
  • Lead high-impact advisory projects, ensuring delivery quality, timelines, and client satisfaction
  • Act as a trusted advisor, translating complex energy needs into high-quality proposals

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role contributes to building a more sustainable and resilient energy future by driving strategic initiatives across the electricity sector and helping customers navigate system planning, grid modernization, and energy security challenges.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Proven success in business development for advisory services, generating over USD 1M in sales
  • Bachelorโ€™s, Masterโ€™s, or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field; MBA is an asset
  • 10+ years (Bachelorโ€™s), 8+ years (Masterโ€™s), or 7+ years (PhD) in power system studies or research
  • Strong expertise with power system or market tools (e.g., PSSยฎE, PSLF, PSCAD, PROMOD) and Python

Benefits

What's in it for you

This role offers strong career progression opportunities, including potential pathways into General Management or Sales/Business Development, a collaborative culture, global exposure, and continuous learning opportunities that support long-term professional growth.

About

Inside HITACHI ENERGY

Hitachi Energy is a global leader advancing a sustainable, secure, and flexible energy system, offering meaningful work with global impact and exposure to leading-edge technologies.