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Application Engineer – MMS Data Engineering

Are you ready to work with a purpose? At Hitachi Energy, we are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure. Our Market Management System (MMS) engineering team creates the software used by electricity market operators to manage, optimize and operate some of the largest transmission and distribution networks in the world. We are recognized leaders in solving one of the most challenging and meaningful business and engineering problems that affect millions while delivering complete, sophisticated, scalable and reliable systems available in the market.

As part of the Data Engineering team, you will be focused in the areas of power systems network modeling (IEC Common Information Model (CIM) standards), and development of applications that maintain network models.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The primary purpose of the job is to provide technical expertise in power systems network modeling (IEC CIM) related applications for 24x7 Energy Market Management Systems (MMS). The candidate will be expected to make a significant individual contribution as well as working effectively as part of the development and customer support teams. Daily tasks would include (but are not limited to)

• Work with technical leads to document software requirements and design specifications
• Work with project managers and technical leads to create a development plan, delivery timeline and provide cost estimates.
• Develop/Unit Test/Integrate MMS CIM applications needed to meet the design and functional requirements.
• Support software releases and assist onsite/support team with expert knowledge, problem analysis, troubleshoot and resolution of defects as required to bringing issues to closure. 
• Actively research and further own knowledge in data engineering and improve software development practices and documentation.
• Must be willing to travel for short periods of time to visit or support customers around the world.

Qualifications:

• Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science from a recognized University
• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a developer role

Skills:

• Exceptional programming skills in C/C++ with a passion for programming (knowledge of other programming languages like Java, Fortran a plus)
• Exceptional understanding of power systems network modeling
• Strong knowledge of UML and experience with third party tools for development of UML diagrams
• Knowledge of IEC standards like IEC-61970, IEC-62325
• Knowledge of XML and XSD
• Systems level knowledge of at least one major Unix OS/Linux
• Knowledge of object-oriented software design, design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
• Knowledge of relational database access programming
• Experience working in various software development methodologies like Waterfall and Agile models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Interpersonal Skills.

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