Communication & Government Relations Specialist

The Opportunity

At Hitachi Energy, we are shaping the future of sustainable power systems and driving innovation across the global energy landscape. As a communication & administrative expert, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless internal operations while amplifying our voice across the organization and beyond. This is more than an administrative position—it’s an opportunity to influence how we connect, collaborate, and communicate in a rapidly evolving power industry.

You’ll work at the intersection of technology and people, supporting executive leadership and crafting impactful messages that resonate with diverse audiences. From managing critical schedules and travel logistics to creating engaging content for internal platforms and social media, your contributions will help keep our teams aligned and energized.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for clear communication, and want to be part of a company committed to advancing a sustainable energy future, this role is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Join us and help power progress—one message, one connection, and one innovation at a time.

- Develop and distribute internal communications that keep teams informed and inspired.

- Create engaging content for digital platforms, including social media and company websites.

- Coordinate branding initiatives to ensure consistency across all channels.

- Support planning and execution of events, including promotional materials and logistics.

- Manage executive calendars and schedule meetings with precision.

- Arrange domestic and international travel for senior leaders.

- Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for key stakeholders.

- Maintain organized filing systems and track communication metrics. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, or related field.

- minimum 2 years of experience in administrative support and/or communications.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with tools like Teams and SharePoint.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

- Must live commutable distance for onsite role in Raleigh, NC Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More About Us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.

For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

- Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.

- Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.

- Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.

- Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).

- Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand learning platforms.

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 like 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.

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.

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