Power System Studies Engineer

Nidec Conversion; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec Conversion in Chennai, India, is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead HV/UHV electrical engineering for EPC projects, delivering from contract review and data collection through basic and detailed design, procurement support, and as-built documentation. The role requires strong knowledge of IEC standards, grid codes, and protection coordination.

You will perform load flow and short-circuit studies, validate earthing and protection schemes, and support FAT/SAT and field

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Power Systems.
• Minimum 10+ years of electrical engineering experience with focus on HV/UHV.
• Experience with HV/UHV substations (AIS/GIS) and grid connection studies.

Responsibilities

• Produce and review specifications for HV/MV/LV equipment in IEC standards.
• Perform electrical studies: load flow, short circuit, protection coordination.
• Prepare FAT/SAT for electrical equipment and deliver as-built docs.
• Design earthing and lightning protection for BESS plants per IEC/IEEE.
• Deliver complete EPC electrical engineering scope from contract to design and procurement.
• Provide field feedback to R&D to support product development.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power Systems

HV/UHV

Grid studies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems

Job description

• Produce and review technical specifications for HV/MV/LV equipment (transformers, switchgear, substations, auxiliary systems) in compliance with IEC standards and project-specific grid codes
• Perform and verify electrical studies and calculation notes (load flow, short circuit, cable sizing, protection coordination, earthing, harmonics, arc flash)
• Prepare, attend, and validate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for electrical equipment
• Design and validate earthing and lightning protection systems for BESS plants (step and touch voltage, grounding grid, surge arresters) in accordance with IEC 62305 and IEEE 80
• Deliver complete EPC electrical engineering scope: from contract review and input data collection, through basic and detailed design, procurement support, to as-built documentation
• Support BESS product development by providing feedback from field experience, project requirements, and customer expectations to R&D teams

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Systems
• Minimum 10+ years in electrical engineering with strong focus on HV/UHV systems
• HV/UHV substations (AIS/GIS)
• Power transformer specification and integration
• Grid connection and power system studies