R&D Scientist in Power Grid Reliability & Stability Modelling

Hitachi Energy; Kraków; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits for financial, physical, and mental well-being

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Researcher in Kraków, Poland, focusing on power grid stability modeling. This role involves R&D projects that analyze grid reliability using numerical simulations.

The ideal candidate will have a doctorate in Electrical Engineering with a strong grasp of mathematical modeling and programming languages. The environment supports collaboration with global researchers and offers a range of competitive benefits for personal development.

Qualifications

• Strong academic qualification with an internationally recognized doctorate degree.
• Experience in developing mathematical models of electric power systems.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D projects on grid reliability through numerical simulations.
• Collaborate with global teams to solve real-world challenges.
• Network and distribute knowledge within and outside the company.

Skills

Mathematical modeling of electric power systems

Numerical simulation algorithms

Programming (C#, C++, Java, Rust)

Fluency in English

Experience with machine learning

Education

Doctorate in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

PowerFactory

PSCAD

Job description

For our research center in Kraków, Poland, we are looking for a Researcher with expertise in power grid stability modeling for the development of future power grid applications. You will join a dynamic, motivated and creative team with a broad range of experience and competences. As part of our team, you will combine theory with practice, creating, testing and validating new technologies to enable the energy transition.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Propose, contribute to and lead research and development projects creating mathematical models and numerical simulations to analyze grid reliability and stability modeling for power systems with a high percentage of distributed, variable renewable generators.
• Collaborate with a global team of researchers and engineers in Hitachi Energy business units to identify and solve real‑world challenges for our customers through expertise in numerical simulations and mathematical modeling.
• Propose and work on ideas and concepts of new approaches to creating, running and exploiting numerical simulations with business impact, turning them into prototypes and verify them.
• Develop concepts for combining mathematical/physical models of distribution power systems with new and emerging technologies such as mathematical optimization, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
• Take a multidisciplinary approach to numerical simulation, working with different simulation software tools and implementing novel simulation algorithms yourself.
• Network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise.
• Collaborate with local and global external partners including universities, open‑source communities, startups and vendors.
• Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.

Requirements

• Strong academic qualification with an internationally recognized degree at doctorate level in Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation or any related field.
• Experience in developing mathematical models of electric power systems.
• Experience with designing and running numerical simulation algorithms for power systems and analyzing results.
• Practical knowledge of modeling and numerical simulation software e.g. PSCAD, PowerFactory, ATP, MATLAB/Simulink or similar.
• Programming experience beyond Python (e.g. C#, C++, Java, Rust, …).
• Experience that demonstrates team‑oriented, innovative, and strategic working styles.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with the ability to grow beyond the current scope of responsibilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Additional Skills

• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence technologies, in conjunction with numerical simulations.
• Experience using High Performance Computing and algorithmic performance optimization for running large‑scale simulations.
• Experience in usage of mathematical models of electric power systems to solve control and/or optimization problems.
• Software engineering expertise beyond programming.

More About Us

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

Applicable only for Poland location align with local law regulations.