Senior Data Management Engineer - Electricity Market

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive group insurance (medical

Pension plan with employer contrib.

Bonus program

24/7 employee and family assistance

Fitness and wellness program

Hybrid Work from home policy

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Canada Inc. is seeking a Data Management Engineer – Grid to design and deliver data management solutions for electricity market operations, power system analysis and real-time control.

You will work at the intersection of engineering, software, and energy systems with customers and internal teams to translate complex requirements into high-performance solutions. You will contribute across the full software and data lifecycle, improving development practices while solving

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in software development or data engineering.
• Knowledge of power systems and electricity markets.
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or FORTRAN.
• Experience with relational databases and Linux.
• Strong communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering, business, and software requirements.
• Design and implement data management solutions.
• Develop, test, integrate, and document applications.
• Support software releases and resolve technical issues.
• Work with electricity market and power system data.
• Improve development practices and documentation.
• Contribute expertise in customer and internal discussions.
• Ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.

Skills

Electrical Eng

Software/Data eng

Power systems

Python/C/C++/FORTRAN

Relational databases/Linux

English communication

Education

Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Location: Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada

Job ID: R0125416

Date Posted: 2026-04-29

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY CANADA INC.

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

The opportunity At Hitachi Energy, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape how modern power grids operate and evolve. As a Data Management Engineer – Grid, you will support our Grid Automation business by designing and delivering data management solutions that enable electricity market operations, power system analysis, and real‑time control. You will work at the intersection of engineering, software, and energy systems, collaborating closely with customers and internal teams to transform complex requirements into practical, high‑performance solutions. Your contributions will support applications that are memory‑intensive, analytically demanding, and critical to the reliability and efficiency of electricity markets and power systems. From initial design through development, testing, integration, and release support, you will be involved across the full lifecycle of software and data engineering. This is an environment where technical curiosity is encouraged, continuous learning is part of everyday work, and real‑world grid challenges provide constant opportunities to grow. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with meaningful data, and contributing to systems that power communities every day, this role offers both technical depth and real impact—within a collaborative, globally connected organization committed to innovation and sustainable energy.

How you’ll make an impact

• Analyze engineering, business, and software requirements
• Design and implement data management solutions
• Develop, test, integrate, and document applications
• Support software releases and resolve technical issues
• Work with electricity market and power system data
• Improve development practices and documentation
• Contribute expertise in customer and internal discussions
• Ensure compliance with standards and guidelines

Your background

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Experience in software development or data engineering
• Knowledge of power systems and electricity markets
• Proficiency in Python, C/C++, or FORTRAN
• Experience with relational databases and Linux
• Strong communication skills in English

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More about us

• Comprehensive group insurance (medical, dental, life and disability) and access to a telemedicine service.
• Pension plan with attractive employer contribution.
• Bonus program.
• 24/7 employee and family assistance program.
• Fitness and wellness program.
• Hybrid Work from home policy.

Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.