Software Developer / Application Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Temporary to permanent
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English, Swedish
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Tech stack

C++
Computer Programming
Fortran
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Network Control
Software Engineering
Information Technology

Job description

In this role, you will contribute to optimizing power generation, transmission, and distribution systems - ensuring safe, secure, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective grid operations., As a Software Developer / Application Engineer within Network Control, you will:

  • Support configuration and customization of SCADA/EMS/GMS systems
  • Collaborate directly with international customers
  • Develop workflow integrations between IT and OT systems
  • Participate in testing, training, commissioning, and troubleshooting
  • Support technical proposals and tenders, * Act as software developer supporting system deliveries
  • Configure applications according to customer requirements
  • Develop integrations between SCADA/EMS/GMS and other IT/OT systems
  • Use modern interface and integration technologies

Customer Collaboration

  • Work closely with customer experts to align technical solutions
  • Execute test plans and verification procedures
  • Provide training on EMS/GMS functionality
  • Support issue resolution in collaboration with technical teams

Engineering & Analysis

  • Contribute to power system-related analyses
  • Support cable calculations and system evaluations where applicable
  • Conduct structured testing and validation activities

Proposal & Tender Support

  • Provide technical expertise to sales and tendering teams
  • Contribute to high-quality bid preparation

Requirements

  • Master's degree (or higher) in:
  • Energy Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Or related field

Technical Background

  • Basic understanding of:
  • Electric power generation and transmission networks
  • SCADA systems
  • Programming skills in:
  • C
  • C++
  • FORTRAN

Experience Level

  • Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience with Bachelor/Master

OR

  • 15+ years of experience with another technical degree

Language

  • Fluent English (written and spoken)
  • Swedish is advantageous, * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Structured and methodical approach
  • Comfortable working in multicultural, global environments
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proactive and customer-focused mindset
  • Ability to coordinate across engineering disciplines

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