Regional Technical Sales Consultant - US Northeast Region

Hitachi•Mount Pleasant, NJ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Join Hitachi Energy’s Service Business as a Technical Sales Consultant supporting customers across the Northeast US region. The role bridges sales teams and customers, involving travel to customer sites to identify and develop service opportunities and deliver solutions for power transformers and high-voltage breakers. Technical expertise in areas including assembly, digital monitoring equipment, electrical testing, controls, repairs, modifications, load tap changers (LTCs), oil processing and testing, and breaker mechanisms will help customers define project scopes, review specifications, and support power-grid reliability and modernization. Candidates based in the Northeast are strongly preferred; preferred locations are New Brunswick, New Jersey, and Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania. The position involves on-site assessments and consultations, technical support for customer decisions and proposals, coordination with engineering, safety, and planning teams, and development of customer relationships across utilities, EPCs, and industrial sectors. The consultant also supports field activities, prepares reports, maintains CRM records, represents Hitachi Energy at industry events, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations, procedures, and guidelines. Travel to customer sites is expected 50–60% of the time, and the role involves working in substation environments and operating company vehicles and equipment.

Requirements

Must already have work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
At least 10 years of field experience working on transformers and high-voltage breakers.
Demonstrated ability to interpret blueprints, drawings, and schematics.
Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office and ability to learn and use CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
Willingness to travel to customer sites 50–60% of the time.
Ability to operate company vehicles and equipment and comfort working in substation environments.

Nice To Haves

Technical-related degree or diploma.
At least 4 years of experience as a field crew leader, or a technical degree.
Current residence in the Northeast region; preferred locations include New Brunswick, NJ, and Mt. Pleasant, PA.

Responsibilities

Lead on-site assessments and technical consultations to identify service opportunities and develop tailored solutions for grid assets.
Provide technical support on electrical testing, controls, and oil processing to support customer decision-making.
Collaborate with engineering, safety, and planning teams to support project execution and customer satisfaction.
Provide technical support for proposals, scopes, and quotes that address customer needs and drive service sales growth.
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in utilities, EPCs, and industrial sectors.
Support field activities, generate detailed reports, and maintain accurate records in CRM systems.
Represent Hitachi Energy at industry events, sharing insights and building market presence.
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.