Hitachi
Research Scientist – Power System Operation
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States · Full-time · Posted Nov 5, 2025
- Experience
- No number of years specified; a Master’s degree requires equivalent industrial experience as an alternative to a Ph.D.
- Education
- Ph.D. in electrical engineering with a focus on power systems, or Master’s with equivalent industrial experience.
- Visa sponsorship
- Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
About the job
Leads and contributes to research and development of power system operation technologies, including control and optimization solutions for grid operations.
What you'll do
- Propose, lead, and execute R&D projects in power system operation and related fields.
- Develop concepts for power system control across timescales from 1-second to intra-day, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.
- Share research results through scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in electrical engineering focused on power systems, or a Master’s with equivalent industrial experience.
- Knowledge of power system modeling, dynamics, operation, control, or planning.
- Already have work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in the United States.
Nice to have
- Industrial experience in transmission or distribution control room operations.
- Experience with SCADA, EMS, DMS, or substation automation; familiarity with NERC standards or ISO operational guidelines.
Tools
SCADA, EMS, DMS, substation automation
AI focus
Collaborates with machine learning teams and contributes power systems expertise to interdisciplinary work; no specific AI development duties are stated.
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