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[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/research-scientist-power-systems-optimization/job/R0150404) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Hitachi](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) / Research Scientist – Power Systems Optimization ## Job description ### Job Description The Opportunity As a Research Scientist focused on power systems control and optimization, you will propose, contribute to, and lead research and development projects in power and energy systems. You will work with global teams to address real-world challenges, develop novel concepts for next-generation power systems, and contribute to research activities that advance power system operation, modeling, and optimization. The role includes collaboration with internal teams and external partners, including universities, startups, and vendors, as well as sharing technical knowledge across the organization. You will communicate research outcomes through scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports, supporting innovation and the continued advancement of technologies related to power system reliability, operation, and future grid applications. How You’ll Make an Impact Propose, contribute to, and lead R&D projects in power and energy systems. Collaborate with global teams to identify and solve real-world customer challenges. Develop novel ideas and concepts for next-generation power systems. Share technical knowledge across the organization and build internal networks. Collaborate with external partners, including universities, startups, and vendors. Communicate research outcomes through scientific publications. Prepare patent applications and technical reports to document research results. Support research activities related to power systems control and optimization. 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 the United States. Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or ISE/Operations Research with a power system application focus. Experience with power system operation concepts and related challenges. Experience with power system modeling, AC and DC grids, including DER and IBR modeling. Knowledge of market-based system operation and constrained optimization methods, including LP, MIP, NLP, and NLMIP. Fluency in common programming languages such as Python, C++, or Matlab. Fluency in English, both written and spoken. More ### About Us You will have opportunities to expand your technical knowledge through collaboration with global research teams and external partners. Work on innovative energy technologies and next-generation power system concepts. Collaborate with experienced professionals across global research and development teams. Access learning and development opportunities through research projects and knowledge-sharing activities. Health and retirement benefits are available. Paid leave and flexibility programs are available. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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 is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. 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Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachis Global Data Privacy Notice. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Nov 4, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 9, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 9, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Raleigh, NC, US - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Hitachi’s careers site →](https://careers.hitachi.com/research-scientist-power-systems-optimization/job/R0150404) ## Hiring at Hitachi - Open jobs: 3,569 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Oct 12, 2026 [All Hitachi jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at Hitachi ### [Project Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/2722eef5b615e94e30ca/) Raleigh, NC, US ### [VP Market Innovation NAM](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/f01e1b59249b55bc6c3f/) Raleigh, NC, US ### [Global Head of R&D for Asset and Work Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/35aa2b896f7f464c0154/) Atlanta, GA, United States +3 more ### [Power Electronics Controls Research and Development Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/f0d8e044972d9194f2fa/) Charleroi, Wallonia, Belgium +1 more ### [Power Electronics Hardware R&D Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/hitachi/jobs/fa6a5ca964bb1b6310e5/) Charleroi, Wallonia, Belgium +1 more ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Engineering Specialist - DC Power Systems Research](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/bb83d9b09cf339a2996e/) Eaton · Golden, Colorado, USA ### [Senior Power Research Architect](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/schneider-electric/jobs/2c031b25b25249082420/) Schneider Electric · Atlanta, Georgia ### [Research - APAC Equity - Power generation & Distribution Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/ubs/jobs/f8ef6aa0ddff333ced8e/) UBS · United States ### [Research Scientist Domain Lead - Power Systems & Conversion](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/vertiv-holdings/jobs/30fc2dcaeecd5c30ec63/) Vertiv Holdings · Columbus, OH, United States ### [Senior Associate / Research Technologist - Power, Utilities, & Clean Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jefferies-financial/jobs/13edfc9b8c7d70ca8ff5/) Jefferies Financial · Houston, TX, United States [Jobs in Raleigh, NC](/locations/us/nc/raleigh/)[Jobs in North Carolina](/locations/us-nc/)[Research & Science jobs](/functions/research-science/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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