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R&D Simulation Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

R&D Simulation Engineer

Atlanta, GA

The Opportunity
Step into the future of energy innovation with Hitachi Energy. We're looking for a passionate and curious R&D Simulation Engineer to join our dynamic Agile scrum team. Based in a collaborative environment, you'll be at the heart of developing and refining the core software that powers global energy markets.

This is more than just a coding role-it's a chance to reverse engineer complex systems, bring new features to life, and shape the digital backbone of the energy transition. You'll work closely with product managers, developers, and technical experts to ensure our solutions meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

If you thrive on solving puzzles, love working with mathematical models, and want to make a real-world impact, this is your opportunity to shine.

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How You'll Make an Impact

  • Reverse engineer and enhance mathematical models for power market simulations
  • Design and implement new features across a diverse tech stack
  • Write clean, efficient, and scalable code to solve real-world challenges
  • Develop and execute unit tests to ensure software quality
  • Collaborate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing
  • Support technical research and customer-focused problem solving
  • Participate in Agile development cycles and continuous improvement
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Your Background

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field
  • 3-5 years of industry experience coding in C# (preferred) or C, C++, Python, MATLAB
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to reverse engineer complex logic
  • Familiarity with mathematical modeling, optimization, and solvers like Gurobi or CPLEX
  • Experience working in Agile development environments is a plus
  • Exposure to power systems or energy market software is a bonus
  • Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States

More About Us
We 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 vision
  • Financial Wellbeing Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance
  • Family Care Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance
  • 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

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Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-144819
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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