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AspectTemporary Renewable Energy ScientistRenewable Energy Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Environmental Science, Renewable Energy, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Electrical, Mechanical, or Renewable Energy Engineering
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, field testing sites, project-based settingsDesign, develop, and implement renewable energy systems in various settings
Industry UsageResearch institutions, environmental agencies, renewable energy companiesEngineering firms, energy companies, project developers

Temporary Renewable Energy Scientists focus on research, data analysis, and testing related to renewable energy sources, often working in labs or field sites. Renewable Energy Engineers design and implement energy systems, applying engineering principles. Both roles require relevant degrees but differ mainly in their focus—research versus system development.

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To become a temporary renewable energy scientist, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, or a related field, with some roles preferring a master's degree or higher. Relevant skills include knowledge of renewable energy technologies, data analysis, and laboratory or field research experience; certifications in project management or specific renewable energy systems can also be beneficial. Gaining experience through internships or research projects can improve prospects for temporary positions in this field.
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Infographic showing various Temporary Renewable Energy Scientist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,343 per year, or $53.5 per hour.

Renewable Energy - Sr. Nodal Advisory Consultant

Hitachi

Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

Location:

Remote - Georgia, United States

Job ID:

R0134136

Date Posted:

2026-06-22

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

Yes

Job Description:

Renewable Energy - Sr. Nodal Advisory Consultant positions offered by Hitachi Energy USA Inc. (Atlanta, GA). Enhance Hitachi Energy's strategic consulting capabilities within the renewable developer community with best practice consulting advice. Establish client contacts at a senior level (e.g. Managing or Technical Director), and work with customers at a strategic level and coach them. Provide insight to Hitachi Energy product managers for software tool improvements and roadmaps for client use in best practices and valuable reports. Support consulting projects of high complexity, including: model renewable assets, energy storage, and hybrid and/or colocated resources. Develop Nodal Simulation Ready Date updates each year. Support PROMOD related modeling tasks for Zonal studies. Prepare results and reports for external clients and be able to present the findings of studies to clients to their satisfaction. Perform load flow analyses and contingency studies. Monitor large datasets and engage in production cost modeling. Develop long-term price projections for energy, capacity, renewable energy credit, and ancillary services. Identify and manage project issues and risks, including mitigation strategies and plans.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Requires a bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in engineering, economics, operations research, energy science, or a related field and 3 years of experience performing PROMOD Production Simulation Modeling.
  • In lieu of a bachelor's or foreign equivalent degree in in engineering, economics, operations research, energy science, or a related field and 3 years of experience as stated, employer will accept a master's or foreign equivalent degree in the aforementioned fields and 1 year of experience as stated.
  • Must have 1 year of experience in each of the following:
    • Working with and analyzing power flow data for modeling electric transmission networks;
    • Assessing electrical transmission circuits and impact on energy flows on transmission networks; o Evaluating electrical transmission limits, constraints, outages, and contingencies for modeling electric transmission networks;
    • Reading and interpreting one-line diagrams for electric circuits;
    • Using Python and MS Excel to gather, organize, and process large input and output datasets;
    • Using Python to implement programming techniques and call calculation modules needed to facilitate the evaluation of electric power markets and to evaluate power market simulation results;
    • Programming data analysis and visualization tools with Python to support power market modeling and to develop deliverables for consulting studies;
    • Analyzing data sets used to model electricity markets and electric power networks with MS Excel and organizational tools;
    • Developing graphics, maps, and visualization tools to facilitate analyses of simulation input and output data, diagnose simulation results, and present study results to consulting clients;
    • Using Excel to manage and maintain large simulation datasets provided to clients under PROMOD simulation licensing arrangements; and
    • Evaluating electric transmission conditions and impact upon electricity market operations and pricing and in modeling power networks to develop projections of Locational Marginal Prices.
  • Position reports to Atlanta, GA, but may telecommute from any location in the U.S.
  • Experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

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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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