Senior Optimization Engineer

Overview

Design & implement optimization models for power systems and electricity markets.

Key Responsibilities

• math modeling
• software integration
• requirements analysis
• optimization development
• release support
• regulatory compliance

Tasks

As a Senior Optimization Engineer, you will work at the intersection of advanced mathematics, software engineering, and power systems. You’ll design and implement optimization models that help utilities and market operators make smarter, faster decisions. Your work will directly impact how energy flows across regions, how markets operate efficiently, and how we accelerate the transition to clean energy. -Travel occasionally to support global customer projects. -Research and apply advanced mathematical modeling and numerical methods. -Integrate and document software solutions following best practices. -Analyze customer requirements and propose technically sound solutions. -Collaborate with internal teams and represent Hitachi Energy in customer meetings. -Design, develop, and test optimization applications for power systems and markets. -Contribute to improving software development processes and documentation. -Support software releases and troubleshoot complex technical issues. -Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Requirements

• electrical engineering
• optimization
• linux
• programming
• communication
• power software

What You Bring

If you thrive on solving technical puzzles, collaborating with global experts, and creating solutions that matter, this role offers more than a career—it offers a purpose. Join us and help shape the future of energy. -Strong written and oral communication skills in English. -Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in electricity markets. -Minimum 2 years developing power system application software for electricity markets. -Minimum 5 years of experience in optimization modeling tools and solvers (AMPL/AIMMS, CPLEX, Gurobi). -Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States. -Minimum 3 years of experience using Linux or AIX operating systems. -Minimum 3 years of experience with high-level programming languages.

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Benefits

Financial Wellbeing: (Employer sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance) Health Care (medical, dental, vision, etc.) Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday). Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program, on-demand

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 provided.