GMS Applications Developer

Hitachi Energy; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior GMS Application Software Development Engineer to design and develop software for Generation Management System (GMS) applications. You will collaborate with customers to configure applications, ensuring seamless integration with SCADA/EMS/GMS and other IT/OT systems, and participate in testing with customers to meet contractual requirements.

The role involves training customers on GMS functions, coordinating with the technical team to resolve issues, and

Qualifications

• Master's/PhD in Power Systems, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science; 4–10 years in software development.
• Proficiency with C/C++ and FORTRAN.
• Strong background in numerical analysis, optimization, and power system modeling is a plus.
• Experience with Generation Management System Applications (GMS) and related domains is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for GMS applications, enhancing functionality and performance.
• Configure applications with customer requirements and ensure robust integration with SCADA/EMS/GMS systems.
• Develop and execute test plans with customers to verify system conformance to requirements.
• Provide training to customers on GMS functions and coordinate resolution of technical issues with the team.
• Support proposals and tendering teams to help prepare high-quality bids.

Skills

C/C++

FORTRAN

Agile methodologies

Education

Master's/PhD in Power Systems / Electrical Engineering / Computer Science

Job description

Join Hitachi Energy and work in a team that is dedicated to creating a future where innovative network control solutions allow greater access to cleaner energy enabling a stronger, smarter, and greener grid. Hitachi Energy is seeking Senior GMS Application Software Development Engineer.

How you'll make an impact:

• Design and develop software solutions for GMS applications, contributing to the enhancement of system functionality, performance, and integration capabilities.
• Collaborate with our customers' experts to configure our applications to meet the customer requirements.
• Work closely with customers to develop efficient and robust workflow integrations between SCADA/EMS/GMS systems and other IT/OT systems, leveraging state-of-the-art interface and integration technologies. Create and execute test plans and procedures with customers to ensure the system meets contractual requirements.
• Provide training to customers on operating GMS functions within the system. Coordinate and efficiently resolve technical problems reported by customers in collaboration with our technical team.
• Provide expert support to the proposals and tendering team, enabling Hitachi Energy to submit high quality bids.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Required Masters/PhD Power system Electrical Engineering or Computer science or related engineering stream with 4 -10 years in software development, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency / experience with programming languages utilizing, C/C++, and/or FORTRAN.
• Solid theoretical background in Numerical Analysis Methods, Optimization Techniques, and Power System Modelling and Operation is a plus. Experience in model prototyping through use of optimization toolkits or machine learning / AI packages tools will be a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Generation Management System Applications: Generation Control, Network Analysis, Operator Training Simulator is desirable.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with power system modeling and simulation, analysis and operation, optimization, and numerical analysis methodology. Familiar with analytical tools, such as Load Flow, Contingency Analysis, State Estimation, AGC, Economic Dispatch and Power Systems Simulators etc. are desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to interact effectively with team members, Product management, and customers.
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile development environments, including backlog management, sprint planning, and iterative delivery.
• Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively present information to and get information from peers, product management, project team, sales, customers, management and other stakeholders.