Control & Protection Software - Project Engineer HVDC Service | Chennai, India

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai District; Vor Ort; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking a Control & Protection Software - Project Engineer for HVDC Service to lead software projects from design through commissioning and support.

You will design and implement control software for HVDC converter stations, configure systems, execute FAT/SAT, and assist on-site commissioning, while collaborating with hardware and project teams. Applicants should have 3+ years in power-systems software, knowledge of HVDC concepts, C/C++, RTOS, IEC 61850, and willingness to

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years in control and protection software for power systems (HVDC/Facts).
• Strong understanding of HVDC technology and converter topologies.
• Proficient in C/C++ and IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Experience with RTOS and IEC 61850.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and implement control and protection software for HVDC stations.
• Configure and parameterize control systems, including regulation loops.
• Conduct FAT/SAT testing and site acceptance testing.
• Assist commissioning on-site and provide troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical documentation and training for customers and internal teams.

Kenntnisse

C/C++

IEC 61131-3

RTOS

IEC 61850

Power systems

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Power Systems Engineering

Related field (CS/EE)

Tools

PSCAD

MATLAB/Simulink

Jobbeschreibung

Control & Protection Software - Project Engineer HVDC Service

The Opportunity: As a Control & Protection Software - Project Engineer for HVDC Service at Hitachi, Ltd., you will be responsible for the successful execution of control and protection software projects within our High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) service division. This role involves contributing to all phases of the project lifecycle, from design and development to testing, commissioning, and ongoing support, ensuring the reliability and performance of HVDC systems.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Design, develop, and implement control and protection software solutions for HVDC converter stations, considering system requirements, specifications, and industry standards.
• Configure and parameterize control and protection systems, including sequence control, regulation loops, and fault detection mechanisms.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of software applications, including factory acceptance tests (FAT) and site acceptance tests (SAT).
• Participate in the commissioning of HVDC systems on-site, providing expert support for software-related issues and optimizations.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose software and system problems during commissioning and operational phases, implementing effective solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, system engineers, and project managers, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Prepare technical documentation, including software design specifications, test plans, and operation manuals.
• Provide technical support and training to customers and internal teams on HVDC control and protection systems.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in HVDC technology, control systems, and software engineering practices.
• Adhere to Hitachi's quality standards, safety regulations, and project timelines.

Your background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience (typically 3+ years) in control and protection software development for power systems, preferably with HVDC or FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems).
• Strong understanding of HVDC technology, converter topologies (e.g., VSC, LCC), and their control principles.
• Proficiency in programming languages relevant to industrial control systems (e.g., C/C++, IEC 61131-3 languages).
• Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and industrial communication protocols (e.g., IEC 61850).
• Familiarity with simulation tools for power systems (e.g., PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles applicable to industrial control systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Willingness to travel internationally for commissioning, testing, and customer support activities.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.