Hitachi America

Technical Sales - Substation Automation

Hitachi America • $110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
  • Preferred advanced education such as an MBA or MSEE.
  • Minimum of 7 years in the power systems industry.
  • Experience selling protection and control solutions in utility markets.
  • Knowledge of substation automation and utility communication systems is essential.
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills required.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

  • Drive pre-sales activities to achieve growth targets.
  • Identify, develop, and close strategic sales opportunities.
  • Promote substation and distribution automation solutions.
  • Deliver technical presentations to various audiences.
  • Build trusted relationships with utility customers.
  • Collaborate across functions for customer initiatives.
  • Monitor market trends and growth opportunities.
  • Support product evaluations and customer adoption programs.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Continuous professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description

Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Job ID:

Date Posted:

2026-09-29

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Protection & Automation Sales Leader (Technical Sales - Substation Automation)

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about helping shape the future of the energy industry? Hitachi Energy is looking for a customer-focused and technically skilled Protection & Automation Sales Leader to drive growth across the U.S. East region.

In this exciting role, you'll be at the forefront of power system modernization, partnering with utilities and industrial customers to deliver innovative Protection, Automation, Communication, and Substation Automation solutions. You'll combine technical expertise with commercial strategy to identify opportunities, influence key stakeholders, and support the transition to a smarter, more sustainable grid.

This is an opportunity to join a global technology leader where your ideas, relationships, and industry knowledge can make a measurable impact. Working closely with sales teams, account managers, engineers, and customers, you'll help position Hitachi Energy as the partner of choice for advanced grid solutions while contributing to meaningful projects that power communities and industries.

If you enjoy building strategic partnerships, translating complex technical solutions into customer value, and driving business growth in a rapidly evolving industry, we'd love to hear from you.

How you'll make an impact
  • Drive pre-sales activities to achieve and exceed business growth targets.

  • Identify, develop, and support the closing of strategic sales opportunities.

  • Promote substation automation, distribution automation, and communication solutions.

  • Deliver compelling technical presentations to executive, operational, and engineering audiences.

  • Build trusted relationships with utility customers and key industry stakeholders.

  • Collaborate across functions to support major customer initiatives and pursuits.

  • Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and growth opportunities.

  • Support product evaluations, approvals, and customer adoption programs.

Your background
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.

  • Advanced education such as an MBA, MSEE, or equivalent is preferred.

  • Minimum of 7 years of experience within the power systems industry.

  • Experience selling protection and control solutions, ideally within utility markets.

  • Knowledge of substation automation, protection relays, SCADA, RTUs, and utility communication systems.

  • Strong communication, relationship-building, and business development skills.

  • Ability to travel up to 50%.

About Hitachi America

Hitachi America is a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., a Japanese multinational conglomerate. They provide a wide range of products and services, including information technology, power systems, and social infrastructure. They work with clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, transportation, and finance. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and have implemented various initiatives to reduce their environmental impact.
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Founded
1959
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