Senior Developer GMS

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

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