Hitachi Energy is looking to advance the field of power system operation and related technologies to support the company's future products and services.
Requirements
- Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems, or Master’s with equivalent industrial experience
- Prior industrial experience in transmission or distribution control room operations (frontend or backend)
- Prior industrial experience with one or more control technologies like SCADA, EMS, DMS, or substation automation
- Knowledge in reliability standards and/or operation guidelines such as those provided by NERC or ISOs
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: power system modeling, dynamics, operation, control, or planning
- Familiar with relevant standards and protocols such as IEC 61850 (GOOSE and SV), DNP3, PMU protocols, etc.
- Proficient in computation and simulation tools, such as Matlab, Simulink, PSCAD, PSS/E, DIgSILENT-PowerFactory, etc.
Responsibilities
- Propose, contribute to, and lead R&D projects in the field of power system operation and related fields
- Collaborate with a diverse team of researchers and engineers to identify and solve real-world challenges for customers
- Serve as the power systems expert in interdisciplinary teams spanning machine learning, cybersecurity, human-technology interaction, etc.
- Identify technology gaps that address present and future business needs in the field of power system operation technologies
- Propose and work on novel ideas and concepts for power system control at timescales ranging from 1-second to intra-day
- Disseminate results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports
- Collaborate with external partners including universities, national labs, startups, and vendors
Other
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States
- Self-motivated, curious, and ability to learn new technologies
- Attention to detail and the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills in English
