Hitachi Energy
Director of Government Relations North America
Hitachi Energy, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Director of Government Relations, North America
Are you ready to help shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we’re not just powering homes and industries—we’re powering progress. As a global leader in grid technologies, we’re tackling one of the most urgent challenges of our time: balancing soaring electricity demand with the need to decarbonize the power system.
We’re seeking a passionate and strategic government relations leader to join our team and lead trade and foreign‑policy engagement across North America. This position will be based in Washington, D.C. and is eligible for a relocation package. It offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with federal agencies, trade associations, and internal business leaders across North America to drive meaningful change.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Represent Hitachi Energy with federal governments and trade organizations across North America
Lead trade‑policy engagement and develop executive briefings in collaboration with internal teams
Build strategic relationships with officials in trade, grid, energy generation, and manufacturing
Create compelling messaging materials and secure thought‑leadership opportunities
Support embassy relations and regional policy initiatives
Collaborate with supply‑chain and compliance teams to align policy with business goals
Monitor and influence regulatory developments impacting the power industry
Drive brand elevation through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8+ years’ experience in trade policy, federal government, or association leadership
Proven success in advancing trade and energy policies across North America
Experience in energy and manufacturing sectors preferred
Skilled in policy research, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory strategy
Competitive total compensation package $180K – $240K based on experience
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power‑grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies such as high‑voltage transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the affirmative‑action plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. 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’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.
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We’re seeking a passionate and strategic government relations leader to join our team and lead trade and foreign‑policy engagement across North America. This position will be based in Washington, D.C. and is eligible for a relocation package. It offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with federal agencies, trade associations, and internal business leaders across North America to drive meaningful change.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Represent Hitachi Energy with federal governments and trade organizations across North America
Lead trade‑policy engagement and develop executive briefings in collaboration with internal teams
Build strategic relationships with officials in trade, grid, energy generation, and manufacturing
Create compelling messaging materials and secure thought‑leadership opportunities
Support embassy relations and regional policy initiatives
Collaborate with supply‑chain and compliance teams to align policy with business goals
Monitor and influence regulatory developments impacting the power industry
Drive brand elevation through strategic advocacy and stakeholder engagement
Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines
Your Background
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8+ years’ experience in trade policy, federal government, or association leadership
Proven success in advancing trade and energy policies across North America
Experience in energy and manufacturing sectors preferred
Skilled in policy research, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory strategy
Competitive total compensation package $180K – $240K based on experience
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power‑grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.
With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies such as high‑voltage transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system.
Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.
Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, applicants may request to review the affirmative‑action plan of a particular facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. 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’s career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an HR Representative at 888.504.2007. Resumes and applications will not be accepted through this method.
For more information regarding your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit this website.
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