Research Scientist - Power Systems Optimization & Innovation

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Isle Forest (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Flexibility programs

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Research Scientist focused on power systems control and optimization to lead R&D efforts and collaborate with global teams. You will publish findings and contribute to the development of advanced grid concepts.

The role requires a PhD in Electrical Engineering / ISE / OR with a power systems focus and strong skills in Python, C++, and Matlab. You will work on modeling AC/DC grids, DER/IBR modeling, and constrained optimization.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Electrical Engineering, ISE or Operations Research with a power systems focus.
• Experience with power system operation concepts and challenges.
• Experience with power system modeling, AC and DC grids, including DER and IBR modeling.
• Knowledge of market-based system operation and constrained optimization methods (LP, MIP, NLP, NLMIP).
• Fluency in Python, C++, Matlab.
• Fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Propose, contribute to, and lead R&D projects in power and energy systems.
• Collaborate with global teams to identify and solve real-world customer challenges.
• Develop novel ideas for next-generation power systems.
• Share technical knowledge across the organization and build internal networks.
• Collaborate with external partners including universities, startups, and vendors.
• Communicate research outcomes through publications.
• Prepare patent applications and technical reports.
• Support research activities related to power systems control and optimization.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Python

C++

Matlab

LP

MIP

NLP

NLMIP

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering / ISE / OR (power systems focus)

Tools

Python

Job description

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Research Scientist focused on power systems control and optimization to lead R&D efforts and collaborate with global teams. You will publish findings and contribute to the development of advanced grid concepts.

The role requires a PhD in Electrical Engineering / ISE / OR with a power systems focus and strong skills in Python, C++, and Matlab. You will work on modeling AC/DC grids, DER/IBR modeling, and constrained optimization.