R&D Scientist in Power Grid Reliability & Stability Modelling

For our research center in Kraków, Poland we are looking for a Researcher with expertise in power grid stability modeling for the development of the future power grids applications. You will join a dynamic, motivated and creative team with a broad range of experience and competences. As part of our team, you will combine theory with practice, creating, testing and validating new technologies to enable the energy transition.

• Your responsibilities are to propose, contribute to and lead research and development projects creating mathematical models and numerical simulations to analyze grid reliability and stability modeling for power systems with a high percentage of distributed, variable renewable generators.

• Collaborate with a global team of researchers and engineers in Hitachi Energy business units to identify and solve real-world challenges for our customers through expertise in numerical simulations and mathematical modeling

• Propose and work on ideas and concepts of new approaches to creating, running and exploiting numerical simulations with business impact, turning them into prototypes and verify them 

• Develop concepts for combining mathematical/physical models of distribution power systems with new and emerging technologies such as mathematical optimization, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

• Take a multidisciplinary approach to numerical simulation, working with different simulation software tools and implementing novel simulation algorithms yourself

• Network in the company and actively distribute your knowledge and expertise

• Collaborate with local and global external partners including universities, open-source communities, startups and vendors

• Disseminate your results in scientific publications, patent applications, and technical reports

• Strong academic qualification with an internationally recognized degree at doctorate level in Electrical Engineering, Control and Automation or any related field.

• Experience in developing mathematical models of electric power systems

• Experience with designing and running numerical simulation algorithms for power systems and analyzing results

• Practical knowledge of modeling and numerical simulation software e.g. PSCAD, PowerFactory, ATP, MATLAB/Simulink or similar

• Programming experience beyond Python (e.g. C#, C++, Java,Rust,…)

• Experience that demonstrates your team-oriented, innovative, and strategic working styles

• Demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development, with the ability to grow beyond the current scope of responsibilities.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

In addition, the following skills would be beneficial for the role:

• Experience with machine learning, artificial intelligence technologies, in conjunction with numerical simulations

• Experience using High Performance Computing and algorithmic performance optimization for running large scale simulations

• Experience in usage of mathematical models of electric power systems to solve control and/or optimization problems

• Software engineering expertise beyond programming

At Hitachi Energy, we recognize that our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace, competitive rewards, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our benefits package is designed to help employees thrive both at work and in their personal lives.