Senior Power Applications Engineer

The OpportunityAre you ready to shape the future of energy? At Hitachi Energy, we’re looking for a Senior Power Applications Engineer to join our team in either San Jose, CA or Houston, TX. This is your chance to work at the forefront of power systems innovation—designing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge solutions that keep the world’s energy flowing reliably and efficiently.You’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that thrives on solving complex challenges in real-time control, network modeling, and power flow analysis. If you’re passionate about power systems and want to make a global impact, this is the opportunity for you.How You’ll Make an ImpactDesign and implement advanced power network applications for real-time control and analysisCollaborate with customers to understand needs and deliver tailored, high-performance solutionsSupport software releases and troubleshoot complex issues with expert-level insightContribute to continuous improvement in engineering practices and documentationStay ahead of the curve with ongoing research in power systems, optimization, and market operationsRepresent Hitachi Energy in customer meetings, industry events, and technical discussionsResponsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelinesYour BackgroundBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience in power network applications and control, or Master’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experienceStrong programming skills in C or FORTRAN and experience with Linux-based systemsSolid understanding of power systems modeling, power flow, contingency analysis, and optimization techniquesExperience developing software for electric utilities or electricity marketsFormal education in power systems optimization and data structures/databasesPh.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on deregulated electricity markets is a plusCandidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United StatesMore About UsWe 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 (PPO, CDHP with HSA, HMO), dental, and visionFinancial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension – 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insuranceFamily Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistanceWork-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 programLocation: Santa Clara, California, United States of America; Houston, Texas, United States of AmericaJob type: Full timeExperience: ExperiencedJob function: Engineering & ScienceContract: RegularPublication date: 2025-09-09Reference number: R0060773About Hitachi EnergyHitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17