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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 power systems software 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.

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 power systems software 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.

• 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.

• 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, Computer Science, or other related Engineering fields; 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.

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.

Location Houston, Texas, United States of America

Job type Full time

Work arrangement Hybrid

Experience Experienced

Job function Engineering & Science

Contract Regular

Publication date 2026-08-06

Reference number R0133477

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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