Power Systems QA Engineer - EMS/GMS/SCADA

Hitachi; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy USA Inc in Houston, TX, is hiring a Power Systems Quality Assurance Engineer to join a global team. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality software for Generation Management Systems, Energy Management Systems, and SCADA solutions.

The role spans the US, Sweden, and Poland, focusing on testing, quality assurance, and power-systems expertise. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of QA experience in power systems, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality assurance, engineering, or power systems-related environments.
• Knowledge of EMS, GMS, SCADA systems, and utility operations, including AGC, Economic Dispatch, Reserve Management, or Generation Planning.
• Understanding of quality assurance methodologies, testing processes, and software lifecycle management.
• Experience with test management tools such as Jira/Zephyr Scale or Azure DevOps is an advantage.
• Authorization to work in the United States without future sponsorship requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test strategies based on business requirements, solution designs, and functional specifications.
• Design and execute functional and non-functional test cases to validate system performance and quality.
• Create and manage test data required for successful project delivery.
• Utilize test management tools to maintain test scripts, execute test plans, and report progress.
• Identify, track, investigate, and verify software issues in collaboration with development teams.
• Support the full product lifecycle through continuous quality improvements and testing excellence.
• Actively participate in Agile development activities and cross-functional team initiatives.
• Mentor team members on testing best practices, quality processes, and risk reduction techniques.

Skills

Test strategy

Quality assurance

Agile

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Jira/Zephyr Scale

Azure DevOps

Job description

Hitachi Energy USA Inc in Houston, TX, is hiring a Power Systems Quality Assurance Engineer to join a global team. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality software for Generation Management Systems, Energy Management Systems, and SCADA solutions.

The role spans the US, Sweden, and Poland, focusing on testing, quality assurance, and power-systems expertise. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 5 years of QA experience in power systems, with