Associate Technical Consultant, Power Systems in Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Job ID: R0113177

Date Posted: 2025-12-02

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The opportunity

Hitachi Energy has an exciting new opportunity for an Associate Technical Consultant, Power Consulting. You\’ll be responsible for the development of advisory projects for major electricity sector agents, including distribution, transmission, retailer, and generators, helping them deal with regulatory, economic and electrical challenges. You will assist in building and retaining long‑lasting relationships with internal and external customers to support profitable growth and ongoing satisfaction.

Please note this position is of a hybrid nature (2/3 days working from our central Birmingham offices). Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position (including post‑vacancy).

How you’ll make an impact

• Work in an environment of international collaboration within the Power Consulting units, working on consulting assignments using established standards, methods and technologies to develop solutions and resolve issues.
• Propose technical and engineering solutions to meet client needs and actively seek feedback for improvement.
• Conduct research, market studies, qualitative and quantitative analysis, policy support, report writing and presentation development across a range of international climate and energy projects.
• Help drive project proposals, including proposed approaches, timelines, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Cooperate and work in teams with leading specialists; Hitachi Energy’s well‑defined career path ensures an exciting and motivating career with fast development along your interests and personality traits.
• Live by Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your background

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, electrical power systems or a similar field is required.
• Advanced degrees preferred (e.g., MSc, PhD, MBA).
• Experience and knowledge of the electric power industry, market, systems and equipment.
• Confidence in identifying opportunities for new and recurring consulting business.
• Knowledge of tools such as C++, MATLAB, Simulink, GaBi Dfx, Homer, Python and Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerBI, PowerApps, and VBA).
• Analytical and solution‑oriented working style.
• Ability to plan and prioritize, with systemic thinking.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.
• Knowledge in additional sectors such as electric transport, battery storage, offshore wind, hydrogen, virtual power plants, and others.

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