GMS Applications Developer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Senior GMS Application Software Development Engineer in the United States to design and implement software for Generation Management System applications.

You will work with customers to configure the applications to meet their requirements and improve system functionality, performance, and integration. You will collaborate with customer experts to develop robust test plans, provide training, and support proposals, while ensuring compliance with relevant

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD in Power Systems or CS
• 4–10 years in software development, debugging and performance tuning
• Proficiency with C/C++ and FORTRAN
• Strong background in numerical analysis and optimization
• Experience with power system modelling and operation
• Familiar with Agile development and backlog management

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software solutions for GMS applications
• Collaborate with customers to configure applications to meet requirements
• Develop robust workflow integrations between SCADA/EMS/GMS and other IT/OT systems
• Create and execute test plans with customers
• Provide training on GMS functions
• Support proposals and tendering teams with expert input
• Ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines

Skills

C/C++

FORTRAN

Numerical analysis

Optimization techniques

Power system modelling

ML/AI packages

Agile development

Communication skills

Education

Masters/PhD in Power Systems / Electrical Engineering or CS

Tools

Optimization toolkits

ML/AI packages

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.