System Study Engineer
Hitachi
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaremotePosted 4 months ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- 5 – 10 years of experience with grid integration studies for FACTS, HVDC, wind, solar and battery storage.
- MTech or PhD in Power Systems or B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Knowledge of simulation tools (PSCAD, PSSE, DIgSILENT, EMTP, RTDS, MATLAB).
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, fluctuating workload environment.
- Reasonable accommodation available for applicants with disabilities.
Role overview
The role is an Engineering authority in System Studies for projects and tenders involving Flexible A.C. Transmission Systems (FACTS) technology, aligned with the Power Quality Solutions (PQS) business. The incumbent will lead technical studies, model development, and coordination across disciplines to support customer acquisition and solution delivery.
Responsibilities
- Create and validate power system equivalents in RMS (PSSE/DIgSILENT) and EMT (PSCAD/EMTP) software packages.
- Develop understanding of controlling algorithms and stay updated with new control methodologies for FACTS applications.
- Perform dynamic performance studies in RMS and EMT software packages with FACTS devices integrated in power system networks.
- Develop FACTS solution models in multiple RMS and EMT software packages.
- Coordinate and communicate with other disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries.
- Engage closely with research and development activities as per business requirements.
- Participate in customer discussions and support Project Management, Product Management, and Application Engineering teams in customer acquisition and consultation.
- Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
Requirements
- MTech or PhD in Power Systems or B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering.
- 5 – 10 years of experience with grid integration studies for power electronics converter‑based applications such as FACTS, HVDC, wind, solar and battery energy storage plants.
- Knowledge of simulation tools such as PSCAD, PSSE, DIgSILENT, EMTP, RTDS, and MATLAB.
- Knowledge of international standards (e.g., IEEE, IEC, GIGRE) for specifying power system study aspects.
- Understanding of basics of power system steady‑state, dynamic and transient behavior.
- Good team player with ability to work effectively in multi‑disciplinary and multi‑cultural teams.
- Good communication skills, well‑organized, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and highly fluctuating workload environment.
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English.
Nice to have
- Ambitious, creative thinker and problem solver.
Additional details
- Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
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