Senior Data Management Engineer - Electricity Market

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in San Jose, California, is seeking a Senior Electricity Market Data Engineer to help shape the future of energy through advanced data and software solutions.

You will design and develop data management applications that support electricity market analysis and power system operations, collaborating with global customers and industry experts. The role combines software development with power systems expertise, offering opportunities to tackle complex technical challenges,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with software development, data engineering, or electricity market applications.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and electricity market operations.
• Experience programming with FORTRAN, C/C++, Python.
• Experience with relational databases, data integration, data analysis, and data management.
• Experience with Linux operating systems and development environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer business, engineering, and software requirements and develop innovative technical solutions.
• Design, develop, test, integrate, and document data management applications supporting electricity market operations.
• Estimate project effort, identify technical risks, and contribute to successful project execution.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues while supporting production releases.
• Apply and expand expertise in electricity markets, power system analysis, and real-time operational systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of software development methodologies, engineering practices, and technical documentation.
• Represent Hitachi Energy in customer engagements, technical reviews, and industry forums.
• Support global projects through occasional travel to customer locations and project sites.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

C/C++ programming

Python

Data management

Linux

Communication skills

Relational databases

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FORTRAN

Python tooling

Job description

Senior Data Management Engineer - Electricity Market

Are you ready to help shape the future of energy through advanced data and software solutions? Hitachi Energy is seeking a Senior Electricity Market Data Engineer to join our team in San Jose, California. In this role, you will combine expertise in software development, power systems, and electricity market operations to deliver innovative solutions that help utilities and market operators make critical business and operational decisions.

Working alongside industry experts and global customers, you will design and develop sophisticated data management applications that support electricity market analysis and power system operations. You will have the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, contribute to cutting-edge technologies, and play a key role in advancing a more sustainable, reliable, and intelligent energy future.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex analytical problems, and are passionate about technology's role in transforming the energy industry, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while growing your career with a global technology leader.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Analyze customer business, engineering, and software requirements and develop innovative technical solutions.
• Design, develop, test, integrate, and document data management applications supporting electricity market operations.
• Estimate project effort, identify technical risks, and contribute to successful project execution.
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve complex software issues while supporting production releases.
• Apply and expand expertise in electricity markets, power system analysis, and real-time operational systems.
• Drive continuous improvement of software development methodologies, engineering practices, and technical documentation.
• Represent Hitachi Energy in customer engagements, technical reviews, and industry forums.
• Support global projects through occasional travel to customer locations and project sites.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field with experience in software development, data engineering, or electricity market applications; Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and electricity market operations.
• Experience programming with FORTRAN, C/C++, Python, or other high-performance programming languages.
• Experience working with relational databases, data integration, data analysis, and data management technologies.
• Working knowledge of Linux operating systems and software development environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and customer-facing teams.

More About Us

• At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world's energy system through innovative technologies that enable a sustainable energy future.
• We invest in continuous learning, professional development, and global career opportunities across our diverse business portfolio.
• Our inclusive culture is built on safety, integrity, collaboration, and respect, empowering everyone to grow, contribute, and succeed.

Location Santa Clara, California, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-11-05

Reference number R0104930

About Hitachi Energy

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world's energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today's generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.

Hitachi Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to encouraging inclusion in the workplace.

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