Senior Optimization Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Santa Clara (CA); In loco; USD 150.000 - 210.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Tuition reimbursement

On-demand learning platforms

Global expertise and collaboration

Descrizione del lavoro

Hitachi Energy in California seeks a Senior Energy Market Optimization Engineer to design and implement optimization solutions for electricity markets and grid operations. You will work with state-of-the-art algorithms, integrate software components, and support global customer projects while advancing the energy transition.

The role requires 5+ years in optimization, 3+ years in high-level languages, and strong collaboration across disciplines.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering focusing on electricity markets.
• 5+ years with optimization modeling tools and solvers (AMPL/AIMMS/CPLEX/Gurobi).
• 3+ years programming with high-level languages.
• 3+ years Linux/AIX environments.
• 2+ years developing power system applications for electricity markets.
• Strong English communication; US work authorization.

Mansioni

• Analyze customer requirements and design effective technical solutions.
• Develop, test, and enhance optimization apps for power systems and markets.
• Build and integrate software components per best practices.
• Research advanced mathematical models and numerical optimization methods.
• Support releases and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with global teams on customer projects.
• Participate in customer discussions and provide technical expertise.
• Contribute to software development process documentation.

Conoscenze

Optimization modeling tools

AMPL

AIMMS

CPLEX

Gurobi

Linux/AIX experience

High-level programming

Formazione

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering (electricity markets)

Strumenti

AMPL

AIMMS

CPLEX

Gurobi

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Are you passionate about solving complex challenges that shape the future of energy? Join Hitachi Energy and play a pivotal role in transforming the global power system while enabling a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

As a Senior Energy Market Optimization Engineer, you will combine advanced mathematical modeling, software development, and power system expertise to create innovative solutions for electricity markets and grid operations. Your work will help utilities and market operators optimize decision-making, improve market efficiency, integrate renewable energy resources, and maintain reliable power delivery in real time.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting‑edge optimization technologies, industry‑leading software tools, and a global team of experts dedicated to advancing the energy transition. You’ll tackle challenging technical problems, innovate with state‑of‑the‑art algorithms, and contribute directly to solutions that impact how energy is produced, traded, and delivered across regions.

If you enjoy turning complex data into actionable solutions, collaborating across disciplines, and developing technology that makes a meaningful difference, this role offers the opportunity to grow your expertise while helping build a cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable energy future.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Analyze customer requirements and recommend effective technical solutions.
• Design, develop, test, and enhance optimization applications for power systems and electricity markets.
• Build and integrate software components using industry best practices.
• Research and implement advanced mathematical models and numerical optimization methods.
• Support software releases and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on global customer projects.
• Participate in customer discussions and provide technical expertise.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of software development processes and documentation.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on electricity markets or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with optimization modeling tools and solvers such as AMPL, AIMMS, CPLEX, or Gurobi.
• Minimum 3 years of experience programming with high‑level languages.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in Linux or AIX environments.
• Minimum 2 years of experience developing power system applications for electricity markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and authorization to work in the United States.

More About Us

• Join a global technology leader committed to advancing a sustainable energy future through innovation and collaboration.
• Grow your career through continuous learning opportunities, tuition reimbursement, on‑demand learning platforms, and access to global expertise.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and work‑life balance.

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

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