R&D Simulation Model Engineer - IDC

Hitachi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Development Centre (IDC) in Chennai invites engineers to develop base models for power electronics in PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory and EMTP-RV, aligned with grid codes and customer needs. The role requires ME in Power Systems/Power Electronics and hands-on experience with EMTDC/PSCAD, PSS/E, Dig Silent, and programming languages.

You will collaborate with Power Quality, Power Conversion, and Product teams, troubleshoot models, document results, and ensure on-time delivery while

Qualifications

• ME Power Systems / Power Electronics with 0-3+ years in modelling IBRs for power quality and conversion.
• Experience in EMTDC/PSCAD, PSS/E, EMTP-RV and Dig Silent PowerFactory.
• Strong knowledge of FORTRAN, Python, MATLAB and C.
• Understanding of Power Electronics in HV/EHV systems and standard power system studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop base models and components in PSCAD, PSSE, PowerFactory and EMTP-RV.
• Translate customer requirements into scalable models and maintain them with platform changes.
• Collaborate with Power Quality, Power Conversion, and LPSTATCOM teams; write technical reports.
• Model troubleshooting, fault tracing, and benchmarking across simulation tools.
• Ensure compliance with grid codes and deliver models on time; uphold safety and integrity values.

Skills

EMTDC/PSCAD

PSS/E

Dig Silent PowerFactory

Fortran

Python

MATLAB

C

Education

ME Power Systems / ME Power Electronics

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

DigSilent PowerFactory

EMTP-RV

PowerFactory

Job description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0140763

Date Posted:

2026-08-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The opportunity:

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.

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