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Hitachi, Ltd.

Senior Optimization Engineer

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time ... As a Senior Optimization Engineer, you will work at the intersection of advanced mathematics ...

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As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for energy optimization engineer in the United States is $98,063.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $113,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Energy Optimization Engineer vs Energy Analyst?

AspectEnergy Optimization EngineerEnergy Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering, Energy Management, or related field; certifications like LEED AP or Certified Energy Manager (CEM)Bachelor's in Energy, Environmental Science, or related; certifications like Certified Energy Analyst (CEA)
Work EnvironmentDesigning and implementing energy systems, working with engineers and techniciansData analysis, reporting, and policy development, often in office settings
Employer & Industry UsageUtilities, manufacturing, building management, renewable energy firmsConsulting firms, government agencies, corporate sustainability departments

While both roles focus on energy efficiency, the Energy Optimization Engineer primarily designs and implements energy solutions, whereas the Energy Analyst analyzes data to identify energy-saving opportunities. The roles often overlap but differ in their core responsibilities and work environments.

Infographic showing various Energy Optimization Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,063 per year, or $47.1 per hour.
Senior Optimization Engineer

Senior Optimization Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

$122K - $168K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Location:
Santa Clara, California, United States
Job ID:
R0125439
Date Posted:
2026-04-21
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY USA INC
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
At Hitachi Energy, we are driving the transformation of the global power system to enable a sustainable energy future. This is your chance to join a team that is solving some of the most complex challenges in the energy industry-optimizing electricity markets, integrating renewables, and ensuring grid reliability in real time.
As a Senior Optimization Engineer, you will work at the intersection of advanced mathematics, software engineering, and power systems. You'll design and implement optimization models that help utilities and market operators make smarter, faster decisions. Your work will directly impact how energy flows across regions, how markets operate efficiently, and how we accelerate the transition to clean energy.
If you thrive on solving technical puzzles, collaborating with global experts, and creating solutions that matter, this role offers more than a career-it offers a purpose. Join us and help shape the future of energy.
How You'll Make an Impact
  • Analyze customer requirements and propose technically sound solutions.
  • Design, develop, and test optimization applications for power systems and markets.
  • Integrate and document software solutions following best practices.
  • Support software releases and troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Research and apply advanced mathematical modeling and numerical methods.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and represent Hitachi Energy in customer meetings.
  • Contribute to improving software development processes and documentation.
  • Travel occasionally to support global customer projects.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in electricity markets.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in optimization modeling tools and solvers (AMPL/AIMMS, CPLEX, Gurobi).
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with high-level programming languages.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience using Linux or AIX operating systems.
  • Minimum 2 years developing power system application software for electricity markets.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More About Us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out.For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):
• Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.)
• Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance)
• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).
• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand
learning platforms.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
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Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signaling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey. With a presence in 38 countries across three continents and over 13,000 employees, our mission is to contribute to society through the continuous development of superior rail transport solutions.

Industry

It services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Clara, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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