Senior Developer GMS

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Houston, TX, USA
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The Role
Design, develop, and integrate Generation Management System (GMS) software; collaborate with customers on configuration, testing, training, and issue resolution; support proposals; ensure regulatory compliance; work with SCADA/EMS integrations and power system modeling/optimization.
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Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

Job ID:

R0133468

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY USA INC

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Are you passionate about developing software that powers the energy systems communities depend on every day? Join Hitachi Energy as a Senior GMS Application Software Engineer and be part of a team delivering advanced Generation Management System (GMS) solutions to utility customers around the world.


In this customer-facing role, you'll combine software engineering expertise with power systems knowledge to help utilities optimize generation operations, improve grid reliability, and support the evolving energy landscape. You'll collaborate directly with customers to understand their operational needs, design innovative solutions, and implement mission-critical applications that make a real-world impact.


This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of technology, energy, and customer success. From software development and systems integration to testing, training, and solution delivery, you'll play a key role throughout the project lifecycle. You'll also collaborate with global engineering and product teams, contribute to solution design, and help shape the future of grid operations.


If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working closely with customers, and leveraging modern software development practices to create meaningful outcomes, we encourage you to join us and help advance a more sustainable energy future.


How you'll make an impact
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain Generation Management System (GMS) applications.
  • Partner directly with utility customers to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions.
  • Integrate GMS applications with EMS, SCADA, and other operational technologies.
  • Lead software testing, validation, troubleshooting, and customer acceptance activities.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product management teams to drive innovation.
  • Contribute to solution design, project execution, and proposal development.
  • Leverage Agile development practices, advanced analytics, and AI-driven technologies to enhance grid operations, optimize performance, and deliver innovative customer solutions.
Your background
  • Master's or PhD degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience in software development, application engineering, or related technical roles.
  • Experience developing software using C, C++, C#, and/or FORTRAN.
  • Strong customer engagement, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience working with complex technical systems and software applications.
  • Knowledge of utility operations and industry technologies such as EMS, SCADA, GMS, ADMS, DMS, AGC, Economic Dispatch, State Estimation, AI/ML, or optimization tools is preferred.
More about us
  • At Hitachi Energy, you'll work on technologies that support a more sustainable, reliable, and resilient energy future.
  • We invest in professional growth through global collaboration, continuous learning opportunities, and career development programs.
  • Join a diverse and inclusive workplace where innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement are valued and rewarded.

Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities


Equal Employment Opportunity

Hitachi is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals

with disabilities.


Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.

This accommodation channel is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.


Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Skills Required

  • Master's or PhD in Power Systems Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering stream
  • 4-10 years in software development, debugging, and performance tuning
  • Proficiency/experience with C, C++ and/or FORTRAN
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong communication skills
  • Experience working in Agile development environments (backlog management, sprint planning, iterative delivery)
  • Solid theoretical background in numerical analysis methods, optimization techniques, and power system modelling and operation
  • Experience in model prototyping using optimization toolkits or machine learning/AI packages
  • Hands-on experience with Generation Management System applications (Generation Control, Network Analysis, Operator Training Simulator)
  • Familiarity with analytical tools such as Load Flow, Contingency Analysis, State Estimation, AGC, Economic Dispatch, and power systems simulators
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The Company
HQ: Tokyo
33,676 Employees

What We Do

Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.

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