Location:
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Job ID:
R0133370
Date Posted:
2026-06-18
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY LTD
Profession (Job Category):
Sales, Marketing & Product Management
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Job Description:
The Opportunity
At Hitachi Energy, you help define how future power systems will be planned, built, and operated. As Senior Expert in Energy System Modelling and Advanced Power System Analysis, you play a key role in shaping the company's perspective on the global energy transition.
Within the Market Innovation function and the Power Systems of the Future research program, you lead complex analytical work at the intersection of longterm system planning, market design, and detailed technical grid analysis. You translate disruptive trends such as, renewables, electrification, sector coupling, inverterbased resources into robust scenarios, advanced models, and actionable insights.
This role is designed for a highly experienced technical professional who combines deep analytical expertise with strategic thinking, software proficiency, and the ability to influence peers, stakeholders, and future technology directions.
How you'll make an impact
Lead development of medium and longterm energy transition scenarios
Analyze impacts of electrification, hydrogen, storage, and market design
Translate policy, technology, and climate drivers into modeling assumptions
Advance capacity expansion and system planning methodologies and tools
Improve optimization formulations, algorithms, and computational workflows
Perform advanced power system studies, including dynamics and fault analysis
Assess integration of inverterbased resources and gridforming controls
Bridge strategic planning models with detailed technical network studies
Your background
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Energy Systems, Computer Science, or similar;
or MSc with 3+ years of relevant professional experience
Deep expertise in energy system modeling and scenario analysis
Strong knowledge of mathematical optimization and advanced simulations
Proven experience with steadystate, dynamic, and shortcircuit studies
Solid understanding of converterdominated and inverterbased resources
Advanced programming skills in Python and MATLAB/Simulink
Handson experience with tools such as PowerFactory, PSSE, or PSCAD
Ability to mentor others and contribute to technical leadership
More About Us
Our flexible working practices help you optimize personal and business performance while creating an environment where all employees can develop their skills and grow.
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