Research Scientist – Power System Operation

Overview

Lead R&D on power system operation, developing control, modeling, and optimization solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• power systems
• power control
• r&d projects
• tech gaps
• publications
• compliance

Tasks

-Serve as the power systems expert in interdisciplinary teams spanning machine learning, cybersecurity, human-technology interaction, etc. -Collaborate with a diverse team of researchers and engineers across Hitachi Energy Research and Hitachi Energy business units to identify and solve real-world challenges for our customers. -Disseminate results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports. -Identify technology gaps that address present and future business needs in the field of power system operation technologies. -Collaborate and support all business units and ensure successful execution of research projects. -Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. -Propose, contribute to, and lead R&D projects in the field of power system operation and related fields. -Collaborate with external partners including universities, national labs, startups, and vendors. -Propose and work on novel ideas and concepts for power system control at timescales ranging from 1-second to intra-day, for next stages of the energy transition.

Requirements

• scada
• ems
• nerc
• power modeling
• transmission ops
• ph.d.

What You Bring

-Experience with SCADA, EMS, DMS, or substation automation technologies is desired. -Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. -Familiarity with NERC standards or ISO operational guidelines is preferred. -Knowledge in power system modeling, dynamics, operation, control, or planning. -Industrial experience in transmission or distribution control room operations is highly valued. -Ph.D. in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems, or Master’s with equivalent industrial experience.

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Benefits

-Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision. -Financial Wellbeing: Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance. -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. -Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.

About Hitachi Energy Ireland Limited

-Leads in energy management with pioneering technologies. -Focuses on renewable energy to drive cleaner and efficient power systems. -Provides solutions across energy generation, transmission, and distribution. -Operates in sectors including wind, solar, utilities, and transportation infrastructure. -Innovates in industrial automation with cutting-edge energy optimization systems. -Involved in electrifying remote regions for improved energy access. -Employs digital tools for data-driven grid improvements and performance enhancement.

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Visa Sponsorship

-must already have us work authorization; no visa sponsorship offered.