Senior Data Management Engineer - Electricity Market

Hitachi, Ltd.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Electricity Market Data Engineer to join our team. You will blend software development with power systems expertise to deliver data management solutions for electricity market operations.

You will analyze customer requirements, design robust data applications, and contribute to project execution while traveling to customer sites as needed. A strong background in software, data, and power systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in software development, data engineering, or electricity market applications.
• Knowledge of electrical power systems and electricity market operations.
• Experience with high-performance languages (FORTRAN, C/C++, Python) and Linux.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements to design innovative data solutions.
• Design and develop data management apps for electricity market operations.
• Estimate effort, identify risks, and support project execution.
• Troubleshoot software issues and support production releases.
• Engage with customers in tech reviews and industry forums; travel as needed.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Data analysis

Software development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Master's degree preferred

Tools

FORTRAN

C/C++

Python

Relational databases

Linux

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

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.

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