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In this role, you will work on highly available, scalable, and reliable reliable Energy Management Systems applicationsthat supports transmission and distribution networks relied on every day. You will design, develop, test, review, and maintain applications that help utility operators improve grid reliability, evaluate system conditions, and support real-time operational needs. This role offers the opportunity to apply software development skills alongside power systems knowledge, working across areas such as EMS applications, power system modeling, simulation, optimization, numerical methods, and data standards. Your work will contribute to the future of grid automation by helping create tools that support a more resilient, intelligent, and innovative power grid.\nHow You’ll Make an Impact\nDesign, develop, test, review, and maintain power systems applications with quality and reliability in mind.\nBuild software applications that support electrical utility operations, smart grid capabilities, and distributed energy resource use cases.\nCollaborate with team members on planning, development, and testing to meet agreed “definition of done” criteria.\nApply power system studies, modeling, simulation, optimization, and numerical methods to application development.\nSupport EMS-related applications such as load flow, contingency evaluation, state estimation, operator training simulators, and power system simulators.\nIdentify technical issues, schedule risks, and quality concerns, then work with the team to resolve them.\nContribute to retrospectives, reflection, and steady incremental improvement across the software development process.\nWork across Linux and Windows development environments using relevant programming languages and tools.\nResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.\nYour Background\nCandidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.\nMaster’s degree or foreign equivalent degree from four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems; Ph.D. will be a plus.\nExperience working on software development, debugging, and performance tuning is very desirable.\nSolid knowledge and experience with power system studies, operation, modeling, simulation, optimization, and numerical methods.\nFamiliarity with EMS applications, such as load flow, contingency evaluation, state estimation, operator training simulators, and power system simulators, is advantageous.\nProficiency or experience with programming languages utilizing C#, C/C++, Java, Python, or FORTRAN, along with experience in Linux and Windows development environments.\nExperience with power system data models and standards, such as CIM/XML, Agile development environments, and proficiency in spoken and written English are beneficial or required as applicable.\nMore About Us\nAt Hitachi Energy, you will gain exposure to advanced grid automation technologies, collaborate with experienced professionals across the power industry, and continue building your technical and professional capabilities.\nOpportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.\nA collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.\nAccess to learning platforms and career development programs.\nAttractive health and retirement benefits.\nPaid leave and flexible work arrangements.\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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