R&D Simulation Model Engineer - IDC

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) in Chennai seeks an early‑career Power Systems/Power Electronics engineer to develop base models for power quality and conversion. You will work with PSCAD, PSS/E, EMTP‑RV and DigSilent to create scalable software models and support customers in utility and industrial networks.

The ideal candidate holds an ME in Power Systems or Power Electronics with 0–3+ years’ experience, is proficient in FORTRAN, Python, MATLAB and C, and can communicate clearly

Qualifications

• ME Power Systems or ME Power Electronics with 0–3+ years of modelling IBRs for power quality and power conversion.
• Experience with EMTDC/PSCAD, PSS/E, EMTP-RV and DigSilent PowerFactory.
• Knowledge of FORTRAN, Python, MATLAB and C.
• Experience in power system studies: load flow, short circuit, transient stability and switching transients.
• Familiar with IEEE/CIGRE guidelines for simulation model development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Curiosity to explore and continuously learn changing power system landscape.
• Willingness to explore different simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop base models and component development in PSCAD, PSSE, EMTP-RV, and DigSilent PowerFactory.
• Understand customer requirements and develop models for customers in the above software.
• Maintain scalable models in line with control platform changes.
• Collaborate with Power Quality, Power Conversion, and LPSTATCOM teams.
• Write technical reports to facilitate model usage.
• Perform model troubleshooting and benchmarking across simulators.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes and deliver on-time models.
• Follow process guidelines around model delivery.
• Maintain compliance with external/internal regulations.

Skills

Power electronics

Power system studies

Fortran

Python

MATLAB

C

Communication skills

Curiosity to learn

Education

ME Power Systems

ME Power Electronics

Tools

EMTDC/PSCAD

PSS/E

EMTP-RV

DigSilent PowerFactory

Job description

Hitachi Energyis a pioneering technology leader thatis helpingto increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC)is a research and development facility with around 500 R&D engineers, specialists, and experts, who focus on creating and sustaining digital solutions, newproductsand technology. This includes product integration, testing, cybersecurity, and certification. TheIndia Development Centreis situated in Chennai and Bangalore.IDCcollaborates with the R&D and Research centres of Hitachi Energy, which are spread across more than 15 locations throughout 12 countries.In the past 20 years,IDChas secured more than 200 international papers and 150+ patents.Develop, deliver, andmaintainbase models for various applications in different simulation environments to fulfil business needs for different stakeholders in power quality and power conversion.

How you’ll make an impact:

Developing Base models andcomponentdevelopment in PSCAD, PSSEDig SILENT, Power Factoryand EMTP-RV for Power electronics-based applications.

Understand the customer requirements and developing models for customers in the above-mentioned software. Responsible fordeveloping scalablemodels andmaintainingthem in line with control platform changes.

Extensivecontact withengineering groups(PowerQuality, Powerconversionand LPSTATCOM),Application engineering,and Product management.Writingtechnical reports for the Base models tofacilitatethe ease of using the models.

Model troubleshooting, fault tracingissuesand supporting customers in adapting the models to the customer-specific networks.Simulation model benchmarking in different simulation software’s

Understanding grid codes and adapting the modelsin accordance withthe requirements.

Diligently follow the process and guidelines around modeldeliverythereby ensuring the quality and on time delivery of the simulation model.

Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Living Hitachi Energy’s corevaluessafety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

Required ME Power Systems / ME Power Electronics with 0-3+ years of experience inmodellingIBR’sforpower quality and power conversion applications.

You should have experience in simulation tools such as EMTDC / PSCAD, PSS/E,EMPTV-RV andDig SilentPower factory.Required Goodknowledge of FORTRAN, Python,MATLABand C.

Understanding application of Power Electronics in HV/EHV system. Experience in performing power system studies like load flow, short circuit, transient stabilityand switching transients for utility / industrial.systems.

Familiar with IEEE/CIGREguidelines for simulation model development.Good knowledge of Power Systems equipment and their purpose.

Curiosity to explore and continuously learn changing power systemlandscape.

Zeal to explore the potential of different simulationsoftware.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

More about us:

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