Hitachi ABB Power Grids

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Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking Senior Technical Consultant - Industrial for our Power Consulting group headquartered in Raleigh North, Carolina. Power Consulting is focused on solving tomorrow’s power challenges today. Our business in North America is expanding and this is a brand-new position. This is a great opportunity to bring your passion and energy and plug into and develop our consulting services group to help customers identify their challenges and recommend tailored solutions for their specific needs. Power Consulting operates as an independent organization that is product and system-agnostic with deeply embedded knowledge of technologies, standards, and local grid codes worldwide. This gives us freedom to recommend the best solutions from across the energy industries portfolio, while drawing upon internal expertise for specific technologies. In Power Consulting, many of the studies we perform are geared towards integrating renewable generation and modernizing the grid. Our global journey towards a sustainable energy future involves a responsible evaluation of all the technical, economic, and operational impacts. Since many of the challenges we encounter with our customers have no plug-and-chug solutions, we help develop new, sustainable approaches that factor in the needs of our clients. As a company and as individuals, we are committed to be at the forefront of the power sector transformation by enabling a more efficient, smarter, more digitalized, and more sustainable solutions. If you want to become part of our expanding team and provide critical consultancy to clients to benefit the world, we want to hear from you!

Your responsibilities

• As a valuable and critical member of the consulting team, you will
• Plan, conduct and coordinate planning and operations studies, including integration of renewables and energy storage systems.
• Design and develop computer models for simulation of power systems and conduct independent studies and research encompassing advanced analytical techniques.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports and presentations supporting the findings of the above studies.
• Participate in customer meetings and interface with customers on technical matters.
• Serve as technical consultant and advisor for clients.
• Serve on industry committees and associations as appropriate.
• Identify areas of innovation for system and business needs, propose practical solutions, and assist with implementation of project plans and business decisions.

Your background

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration on Power Systems/Power Distribution and 8 years’ experience performing Protection Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash Analysis & EMT Studies or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration on Power Systems/Power Distribution and 6 years’ experience performing Protection Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash Analysis & EMT Studies or PhD in in Electrical Engineering with a concentration on Power Systems/Power Distribution and 5 years’ experience performing Protection Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash Analysis & EMT Studies.
• This role can be filled at the more junior level should the candidate meet the following criteria.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration on Power Systems/Power Distribution and 5 years’ experience performing Protection Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash Analysis & EMT Studies or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a concentration on Power Systems/Power Distribution and 3 years’ experience performing Protection Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash Analysis & EMT Studies or PhD in in Electrical Engineering with a concentration on Power Systems/Power Distribution and <2 years’ experience performing Protection Coordination, Short Circuit, Arc Flash Analysis & EMT Studies.
• Proficient in at least two standard Power System Modelling Software suites required.
• Ability to read, correctly interpret, and apply electrical/protection one-lines, schematics, and instruction manuals required.
• Must be able to develop proposals including a scope of work that details the established goals and objectives and clearly defines the deliverables and schedule of work to be performed.
• Ability to analyze results and develop conclusions on problems being studied.
• Willingness to work in a multi-task environment and work with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate within the organization and outside with clients.
• Must have good PC skills and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform power system studies using standard software tools such as:
• ETAP, PSS/E, PSLF, CYME, SKM, ASPEN, etc. Areas of analysis will include load flow for thermal and voltage assessment, fault studies for relay protection assessment, and dynamics for transient and steady state stability assessment. Mastery of at least two software expected a plus.
• Professional Engineering License or the ability to acquire within 6 months of hiring preferred.
• Capable of developing technical reports/proposals, project estimates and providing technical guidance/recommendations to customers for system protection and power system related issues to ensure proper system operation preferred.
• Candidate must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi ABB Power Grids in the United States.

More about us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries and generate business volumes of approximately $10 billion USD. www.hitachienergy.com Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome you to apply and want you to know that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veterans' status or any other legally protected characteristic. For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.dol.go v/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf and https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/ posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling a Hitachi Energy HR Representative at 1-888-504-2007 or by sending an email to: us-pg-askhr@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-NAM1

Publication date

2022-03-08

Reference Number

US52531943_E5