HVDC Simulation & Testing Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Saint-Laurent-de-l'Île-d'Orléans; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group insurance

Pension plan

Bonus program

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Hybrid work policy

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Canada is seeking a Simulation & Testing Engineer – HVDC to support HVDC projects by developing and configuring simulation models with RSCAD and Hypersim, and contribute to testing and validation.

You will participate in Factory System Testing, assist with the execution and review of test scenarios, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to align testing scope, setup, and execution.

Qualifications

• Must have valid work authorization permitting employment with Hitachi Energy in Canada.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Practical experience in electrical engineering, preferably involving power systems or high-voltage equipment.
• Familiarity with real-time simulation platforms such as RTDS and OPAL-RT.
• Experience with RSCAD and/or Hypersim is considered a strong asset.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in French is also required.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Create and configure simulation models using RSCAD and Hypersim for HVDC applications.
• Support project testing activities, contributing to system validation and quality assurance.
• Participate in Factory System Testing (FST), including the execution, monitoring, and review of test scenarios.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of testing processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to align testing scope, setup, and execution plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation of test configurations, procedures, and results.
• Contribute to lessons learned initiatives and knowledge-sharing activities across project teams.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, integrity, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with applicable internal procedures, company standards, and external regulations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RTDS

OPAL-RT

RSCAD

Hypersim

Job description

Hitachi Energy in Canada is seeking a Simulation & Testing Engineer – HVDC to support HVDC projects by developing and configuring simulation models with RSCAD and Hypersim, and contribute to testing and validation.

You will participate in Factory System Testing, assist with the execution and review of test scenarios, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to align testing scope, setup, and execution.