2025 Summer Power System Engineer Intern – Grid Automation

About the position

Hitachi Energy is committed to creating a sustainable, flexible, and secure energy system. We need talented people from different backgrounds, genders, and cultures to achieve our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all. Our goal is to attract diverse talent by providing a full-time, 12-week learning opportunity during the summer for students at all levels (bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D.) across the United States. Internships are first and foremost a learning experience for a student. We treat interns like fellow team members and assign work that is not only impactful to the organization, but to their own professional development. We encourage our interns to challenge the status quo with their unique points of view and highlight how they can create real impacts in helping us solve the challenges of today and the demands of tomorrow. Since our company is global, interns will also have a chance to work in our global teams on projects that impact our customers around the world.

Responsibilities

• Use Hitachi Energy Network Manager Energy Management System (EMS) to perform Power System analysis such as running State Estimator analysis, Load Flow Analysis, and Contingency Analysis.
• Provide technical knowledge, experience, and support in EMS (Energy Management Systems) to the Hitachi Energy Professional Services Organization (PSO).
• Prepare, setup, and configure Hitachi Energy Network Manager EMS from scratch.
• Gather data required by Hitachi Energy Network Manager EMS.
• Configure and deploy Hitachi Energy EMS applications (e.g., power flow, state estimator, contingency analysis) based on customer-specific requirements and use cases.
• Develop tailored software modifications, such as customizations and enhancements, to Hitachi Energy Network Manager EMS baseline solution to meet specific customer requirements.
• Test, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues related to the Network Manager EMS platforms.
• Work on customer-oriented projects to deliver Hitachi Energy Network Manager EMS and ensure successful system operation in live production environments.
• Implement Hitachi Energy Network Manager EMS and participate in project delivery.
• Work with customers, manage and maintain customer relationships.
• Assist in the preparation of sales presentations and proposals.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, specifically focusing on Power Systems.
• Strong understanding of power system basics, such as State Estimator, Power Flow Studies, and Contingency Analysis.
• Basic software programming knowledge and a willingness to learn more about software programming.
• A can-do attitude and a willingness to find solutions to every challenge.
• Ability to work across cultures.
• Effective team player.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree preferred.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in sales and marketing.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to work on real-world projects and campaigns.
• Networking opportunities within the industry.