Senior Power Applications Engineer

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Ready to help shape the future of energy? Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior Power Applications Engineer and play a key role in delivering advanced software solutions that support reliable, efficient, and sustainable power systems around the world.

In this exciting role, you will work at the intersection of power engineering and software development, helping utilities and energy market operators optimize and manage complex electrical networks. You will contribute to the design and development of sophisticated applications for network modeling, power flow analysis, contingency analysis, and real-time control systems.

Working alongside talented engineers, developers, and customers, you will transform complex technical challenges into scalable, high-performance solutions that improve grid reliability and operational efficiency. This is an opportunity to expand your expertise, collaborate with industry experts, and contribute to innovative technologies that support the global energy transition.

If you are passionate about power systems, problem-solving, and developing impactful solutions that make a real-world difference, this role offers an environment where you can grow your career while helping build a more sustainable energy future.

How you'll make an impact

• Analyze customer engineering, business, and software requirements.
• Design and develop advanced power network applications.
• Support network modeling, power flow, and contingency analysis solutions.
• Perform software testing, integration, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot issues and support product releases.
• Propose efficient, scalable, and high-performance technical solutions.
• Research emerging technologies and advancements in power systems.
• Collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams while representing the organization in technical discussions.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Expertise in power network applications and control systems.
• Strong programming skills in high-performance software development environments.
• Experience with power system software used by utilities or energy markets.
• Familiarity with Linux or similar operating systems and strong analytical problem-solving skills.

More about us

• Be part of a global technology leader driving innovation and sustainability across the energy sector.
• Enjoy competitive benefits including comprehensive insurance coverage, retirement savings support, wellness programs, employee assistance resources, and a hybrid work environment.
• Grow your career through challenging projects, continuous learning opportunities, and collaboration with industry-leading experts.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

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Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

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Background Screening and Security Checks

As 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.

For 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.

The 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.