Senior Developer EMS

Hitachi, Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Flexible work

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Application Engineer in Houston to develop software for EMS applications used by utilities to monitor, study, optimize, and simulate power networks. You will work on highly available Energy Management Systems across Linux/Windows environments, applying power systems modeling, simulation, and numerical methods to real-time grid operations.

You will design, develop, test, and maintain applications that support load flow, state estimation, and operator training

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems.
• Experience with software development, debugging, and performance tuning is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of power system studies, modeling, simulation, optimization, and numerical methods.
• Familiarity with EMS applications (load flow, state estimation, etc.).
• Proficiency in programming languages (C#, C/C++, Java, Python, or FORTRAN) and Linux/Windows development.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, review, and maintain power systems EMS applications.
• Build software supporting electrical utility operations and DER use cases.
• Collaborate with team to meet definition of done in planning, development, and testing.
• Apply power system studies, modeling, simulation, optimization, and numerical methods to apps.
• Support EMS-related applications such as load flow, contingency evaluation, and state estimation.
• Identify issues and drive resolution with the team.

Skills

C#

C/C++

Java

Python

FORTRAN

Power systems

EMS applications

Linux

Windows

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems

PhD (a plus)

Job description

Job Description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy's Grid Automation business is looking for an Application Engineer to develop software applications used by electrical utilities to monitor, study, optimize, control, and simulate power networks, smart grid systems, and distributed energy resources. In this role, you will work on highly available, scalable, and reliable reliable Energy Management Systems applications that supports transmission and distribution networks relied on every day. You will design, develop, test, review, and maintain applications that help utility operators improve grid reliability, evaluate system conditions, and support real-time operational needs. This role offers the opportunity to apply software development skills alongside power systems knowledge, working across areas such as EMS applications, power system modeling, simulation, optimization, numerical methods, and data standards. Your work will contribute to the future of grid automation by helping create tools that support a more resilient, intelligent, and innovative power grid.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design, develop, test, review, and maintain power systems applications with quality and reliability in mind.
• Build software applications that support electrical utility operations, smart grid capabilities, and distributed energy resource use cases.
• Collaborate with team members on planning, development, and testing to meet agreed "definition of done" criteria.
• Apply power system studies, modeling, simulation, optimization, and numerical methods to application development.
• Support EMS-related applications such as load flow, contingency evaluation, state estimation, operator training simulators, and power system simulators.
• Identify technical issues, schedule risks, and quality concerns, then work with the team to resolve them.
• Contribute to retrospectives, reflection, and steady incremental improvement across the software development process.
• Work across Linux and Windows development environments using relevant programming languages and tools.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Master's degree or foreign equivalent degree from four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems; Ph.D. will be a plus.
• Experience working on software development, debugging, and performance tuning is very desirable.
• Solid knowledge and experience with power system studies, operation, modeling, simulation, optimization, and numerical methods.
• Familiarity with EMS applications, such as load flow, contingency evaluation, state estimation, operator training simulators, and power system simulators, is advantageous.
• Proficiency or experience with programming languages utilizing C#, C/C++, Java, Python, or FORTRAN, along with experience in Linux and Windows development environments.
• Experience with power system data models and standards, such as CIM/XML, Agile development environments, and proficiency in spoken and written English are beneficial or required as applicable.

More About Us

At Hitachi Energy, you will gain exposure to advanced grid automation technologies, collaborate with experienced professionals across the power industry, and continue building your technical and professional capabilities.

• Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that shape the future of energy.
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry.
• Access to learning platforms and career development programs.
• Attractive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and flexible work arrangements.

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