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About Us: 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.
Internship Overview: 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.
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Location Houston, Texas, United States of America Job type Full time Experience Internship Job function Intern Contract Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Publication date 2025-02-13 Reference number R0076547
About Us: 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.
Internship Overview: 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.
Internship Details
Internships are:
- Duration: 12-week learning journey
- Position: Full-time, paid summer internship
- Program: Comprehensive projects that allow you to make a real impact
- Experience: Hands-on work and the chance to build a diverse network
Responsibilities
- Power System Analysis:
- 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.
- Technical Support:
- Provide technical knowledge, experience, and support in EMS (Energy Management Systems) to the Hitachi Energy Professional Services Organization (PSO).
- Software deployment and configuration:
- 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.
- Software Development:
- Develop tailored software modifications, such as customizations and enhancements, to Hitachi Energy Network Manager EMS baseline solution to meet specific customer requirements.
- Issue Resolution:
- Test, troubleshoot, and resolve complex issues related to the Network Manager EMS platforms.
- Project delivery and Customer Relationship Management:
- 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.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, specifically focusing on Power Systems. Master’s or Ph.D. degree preferred.
- 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.
- 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.
Location Houston, Texas, United States of America Job type Full time Experience Internship Job function Intern Contract Intern (Fixed Term) (Trainee) Publication date 2025-02-13 Reference number R0076547
