Sr Principal Software Engineer - Power Systems

Itron, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Itron, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Sr Principal Software Engineer with expertise in power systems algorithms and software development. This role involves enhancing key algorithms for energy management, working collaboratively to provide solutions for utilities. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in electrical power systems, cloud deployments, and programming proficiency.

Benefits

Inclusive and diverse workforce

Career development opportunities

Health benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years in production-grade software design in Electrical Power Systems.
• Experience with cloud services and automated testing practices.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or C#.

Responsibilities

• Develop new features for Power Systems Software Engineering.
• Testing and tuning power systems algorithms.
• Educate team on power systems algorithms.

Skills

Cloud deployments

Software development

Power flow

State Estimation

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Power Systems Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Python

C++

C#

Job description

Sr Principal Software Engineer - Power Systems

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Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

We are seeking a highly skilled Power Systems Engineer with software development experience to join our team. This role focuses on enhancing the power systems algorithms in Itron’s Grid Planning suite and supporting customer implementation of basic power systems algorithms for their distribution planning, DER interconnection planning, and other utility functions.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in power systems engineering and will be able to demonstrate deep domain knowledge and code development skills for basic power systems algorithms such as Power flow, Optimal Power flow and State Estimation, and a passion for enabling our customers with the tools they need to build and manage the electricity distribution grid of tomorrow.

Duties & Responsibilities

• This is an individual contributor role responsible for R&D activities related to the development of new features and applications in the domain of Power Systems Software Engineering used by distribution utilities worldwide.
• Responsible for testing, tuning, and fixing issues associated with the power systems algorithms.
• Demonstrate best practices and high-quality software development processes following Itron’s Scaled Agile development processes.
• Educate other team members on the required power systems algorithms to enable them to complete related front-end tasks.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 6+ years of working experience in production-grade software design development in the domain of Electrical Power Systems.
• Experience working with cloud deployments on Azure or AWS (Amazon Web Services)
• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages, Python, C++, C#
• Understanding of manual and automated testing practices.
• Experience with Scaled Agile methods.
  
  

Education

• Master’s degree, or foreign degree equivalent, in Electrical Power Systems Engineering.
  
  

Salary will depend on years of experience and interview feedback

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email [e-mail].

Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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