The Opportunity

As a Senior Optimization Engineer at Hitachi Energy, you will help develop the software and mathematical models that support real-time and market-based choices across the power system. In this role, you will work at the intersection of power systems, electricity markets, optimization, and software development—designing, building, testing, integrating, and documenting applications that help utilities and market operators run markets efficiently and support reliable grid operations.

You will translate customer requirements into technically sound solutions, apply advanced mathematical modeling and numerical methods, and support software releases while addressing complex technical issues. Your work will contribute to the reliability, performance, and modernization of the grid by enabling smarter market operation, better use of system resources, and stronger alignment with the evolving energy landscape. You will also collaborate with internal teams and customers on projects that connect technical depth with practical results, giving you the opportunity to grow your expertise in power market applications, optimization tools, and energy software in a global environment.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Analyze customer requirements and propose technically sound solutions for power system and electricity market applications.
Design, develop, and test optimization applications that support power systems and market operations.
Integrate software solutions and prepare documentation in line with established development practices.
Support software releases and troubleshoot complex technical issues to help maintain solution performance and customer outcomes.
Research and apply advanced mathematical modeling and numerical methods to improve application capability.
Collaborate with internal teams and represent Hitachi Energy in customer meetings.
Contribute to improving software development processes and technical documentation.
Travel occasionally to support global customer projects.
Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your Background

Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in Canada.
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with emphasis in electricity markets.
Minimum 5 years of experience in optimization modeling tools and solvers (AMPL/AIMMS, CPLEX, Gurobi).
Minimum 3 years of experience with high-level programming languages.
Minimum 3 years of experience using Linux or AIX operating systems.
Minimum 2 years developing power system application software for electricity markets.
Sound written and oral communication skills in English.

More About Us

In this role, you will have the opportunity to build your skills while working with experienced teams on technologies and software solutions that support the future of energy.

Opportunities to work on innovative technologies that help shape the future of energy
A collaborative environment with experienced professionals across the power industry
Access to learning platforms, tuition reimbursement, and career development programs
Attractive health and retirement-related benefits
Paid leave and flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance

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Lieu	Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada
Type d'emploi	Full time
Work Arrangement	On-Site
De l'expérience	Experienced
Fonction du poste	Engineering & Science
Contrat	Regular
Date de publication	2026-06-09
Numéro de réference	R0125438

À propos de Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy est un chef de file mondial de l’électrification, propulsant l’ère de l’électricité pour répondre aux besoins énergétiques d’aujourd’hui et des 25 prochaines années. En tant que branche énergétique du groupe Hitachi, plus de trois milliards de personnes dépendent de nos technologies novatrices et essentielles pour alimenter leur vie quotidienne.

Avec plus d’un siècle d’innovation, nous relevons le défi énergétique le plus urgent de notre époque : stimuler l’évolution du système énergétique mondial afin d’assurer une énergie abondante, sûre, abordable et durable pour la génération d’aujourd’hui et celle à venir.

Disposant d’une base installée inégalée dans plus de 140 pays, nous sommes le partenaire de l’écosystème du réseau dans les secteurs des services publics, de l’industrie, des centres de données et du transport. Avec notre siège social en Suisse, nous employons plus de 56 000 personnes dans 60 pays et générons des revenus d’environ 20 milliards de dollars américains.