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The opportunity

Play a key role in driving Hitachi Energy’s success in the market. As a Sales Support Engineer, you will develop compelling technical and commercial proposals that help customers solve complex challenges and enable business growth.

Working at the intersection of technology and sales, you will collaborate closely with sales teams, project managers, and customers. Your expertise in substations will be essential in designing competitive solutions and shaping high-quality proposals.

This role offers excellent opportunities for professional growth. You will expand your commercial acumen while deepening your technical knowledge, becoming a trusted advisor in customer discussions, technical presentations, and negotiations.

Join Hitachi Energy and be part of a global company driving the sustainable energy transition. We offer a collaborative and innovative environment where talent thrives, continuous learning is encouraged, and ambition is rewarded with meaningful career development opportunities.

How you'll make an impact

• Prepare technical and commercial proposals based on client specifications and sales strategy.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings with the project team.
• Create and review local sales support strategies aligned with global direction.
• Ensure all competitive proposals reflect current market conditions and client context.
• Contribute to risk review processes in line with company policies.
• Develop technical descriptions of products and electrical solutions for proposals.
• Estimate costs and prepare final proposal documentation with accuracy.
• Serve as the key technical resource during client meetings and negotiations.
• Support product and solution presentations, including training-related offers.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electromechanical, Mechanical, Civil, or Telecommunications Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in the electrical sector, preferably with substations.
• Solid knowledge of substations and the power transmission and distribution market.
• Experience in proposal preparation, tender management, and risk analysis is desirable.
• Previous experience in commercial or sales support roles with a customer-focused mindset is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Intermediate English required, with the ability to participate in meetings and collaborate with global teams.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Hybrid work model (currently two office days per week).

Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.