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Hitachi Energy is looking for a customer-focused and technically skilled Protection & Automation Sales Leader to drive growth across the U.S. East region.\nIn 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.\nThis 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.\nIf 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.\nHow you'll make an impact\nDrive pre-sales activities to achieve and exceed business growth targets.\n\nIdentify, develop, and support the closing of strategic sales opportunities.\n\nPromote substation automation, distribution automation, and communication solutions.\n\nDeliver compelling technical presentations to executive, operational, and engineering audiences.\n\nBuild trusted relationships with utility customers and key industry stakeholders.\n\nCollaborate across functions to support major customer initiatives and pursuits.\n\nMonitor market trends, competitive activity, and growth opportunities.\n\nSupport product evaluations, approvals, and customer adoption programs.\n\nYour background\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.\n\nAdvanced education such as an MBA, MSEE, or equivalent is preferred.\n\nMinimum of 7 years of experience within the power systems industry.\n\nExperience selling protection and control solutions, ideally within utility markets.\n\nKnowledge of substation automation, protection relays, SCADA, RTUs, and utility communication systems.\n\nStrong communication, relationship-building, and business development skills.\n\nAbility to travel up to 50%.\n\nMore about us\nWhy Hitachi Energy?\nJoin a global technology leader helping advance the world's energy systems through innovative grid and digital solutions.\n\nBenefit from a collaborative and inclusive culture that encourages continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and career development.\n\nGain exposure to impactful projects that support the energy transition and create sustainable value for customers and communities.\n\nStability and Growth in a Resilient Industry\nThe energy sector remains one of the most stable and essential industries in today's economy. Significant investments in grid modernization, renewable energy integration, electrification, and infrastructure resilience continue to drive long-term growth across North America. As demand for reliable and sustainable power increases, organizations are investing heavily in advanced technologies that support a cleaner, smarter, and more connected energy future.\nAt Hitachi Energy, you'll be part of a global business that supports critical infrastructure and delivers technologies that help keep communities and industries running. Joining our team means contributing to an industry with a strong long-term outlook while building a rewarding career at the forefront of the energy transition.\nBackground Screening and Security Checks\nAs 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.\nFor 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.\nThe 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.\nEqual Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/ProtectedVeterans/Individuals with Disabilities\n\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nHitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals\nwith disabilities.\nAccessibility and reasonable accommodation\nProtected 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 the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing ageneral inquiry formon our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.\nThis accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.\nUse of Al and automated tools in recruitment\nAs 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. 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