Power System Engineer

L&T Technology Services Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Technology Services in Bengaluru is seeking a Power Systems Engineer to lead load flow, fault analysis, and dynamic studies for grid integration projects including energy storage systems.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems/Power Electronics) with 3–7 years of experience, and hands-on use of MATLAB, PSCAD, PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, and ETAP. PhD is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Systems/Power Electronics.
• PhD preferred.
• 3–7 years of professional experience in Power Systems.

Responsibilities

• Execute load flow, short-circuit, harmonic, steady-state, dynamic, and transient stability studies for transmission and distribution networks.
• Build and validate detailed models of generators, inverters, transformers, transmission lines, loads, and protection systems using PSCAD, PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, and MATLAB.
• Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) based on project requirements defined by project managers.
• Build and validate models in DIgSILENT, perform testing, support Python-based interface development, validate use cases with stakeholders, and recommend continuous improvements to power system tools and solutions.

Skills

Load flow

Fault analysis

Protection principles

Dynamic stability

EMT studies

Renewable integration

Battery energy storage

Python

Cloud tools

Modeling & simulation

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems / Power Electronics)

PhD preferred

Tools

MATLAB

PSCAD

PSS/E

DIgSILENT PowerFactory

ETAP

Python

Job description

Lead a team in conducting network studies, modeling, simulation, and analysis using industry-standard software. The role supports project design and grid integration studies for renewable energy and energy storage systems, including protection coordination and planning for generation, transmission, and distribution projects.

Education & Experience

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with specialization in Power Systems / Power Electronics. PhD preferred.
• 3-7 years of professional experience in the Power Systems domain.

Technical Requirements

• Strong foundation in power system fundamentals including load flow, fault analysis, protection principles, and generator/converter control.
• Practical experience in grid integration of renewable energy and battery energy storage systems, along with grid compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and grid codes such as IEC, IEEE, and applicable utility codes.
• Hands-on experience with MATLAB, PSCAD, PSS®E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, or similar tools.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.

Mandatory Skills

• Experience in renewable energy integration (wind, solar PV, battery energy storage systems), engineering, and project execution. Modeling of various power system elements for steady-state, transient, and EMT studies.
• Familiarity with Python and cloud-based tools.

Good to Have Skills

• Additional experience in advanced power system studies and automation workflows.(Section was blank in source JD.)

Experience

• 3 - 7 years.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute load flow, short-circuit, harmonic, steady-state, dynamic, and transient stability studies for transmission and distribution networks. Lead study planning, task allocation, and delivery management.
• Build and validate detailed models of generators, inverters, transformers, transmission lines, loads, and protection systems using PSCAD, PSS®E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, ETAP, and MATLAB. Maintain model governance and validated model libraries.
• Develop Single Line Diagrams (SLDs) based on project requirements defined by project managers.
• Build and validate models in DIgSILENT, perform testing, support Python-based interface development, validate use cases with stakeholders, and recommend continuous improvements to power system tools and solutions.