System Studies Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an experienced engineer to design and lead electrical power system disciplines for projects and tenders in a challenging environment. You will model HVDC systems using PSCAD/EMTDC/PSSE and Power Factory, ensuring robust solutions within deadlines.

You will collaborate with multiple departments, apply IEC/IEEE standards, and maintain compliance with safety and quality guidelines while upholding Hitachi Energy's safety and integrity values.

Qualifications

• You should have BE EEE with >5 years experience in power systems engineering.
• Master of Engineering in Power System for advanced modelling work.
• PhD in Power System for research-driven roles (optional).
• Extensive knowledge of Power Systems studies and modelling including HVDC/FACTS.
• Experience with power electronics in HV/EHV systems and calculator tools.

Responsibilities

• Design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity.
• Complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects.
• Model and study stability of HVDC systems using PSCAD/EMTDC/PSSE and Power Factory.
• Interface with interfacing departments to align needs and deliver results.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and guidelines.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy safety and integrity values in all actions.

Skills

Power Systems studies

HVDC knowledge

FACTS knowledge

PSSE

EMTDC/PSCAD

Power Factory

Matlab/Mathcad

Education

B.E. EEE

Master of Engineering - Power System

PhD - Power System

Tools

PSSE

EMTDC/PSCAD

Power Factory

Matlab

Mathcad

Job description

Job Description:

The Opportunity

In this role you will design authority for an engineering discipline with low to medium complexity. Complete assignments on small projects or portions of larger projects, cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will understand and design of Electrical Power Systems and controls Preferably knowledge on IEC/IEEE standards.
• To successfully take on this position, you need to be thorough and structured with a high technical interest and strive for good solutions within the set time limits. You will be involved in projects, tenders, base work.
• To grow with each task, enabling yourself to develop and take more and more responsibility. HVDC is a complex product, there is always more to learn.
• You will model and study the stability of HVDC system through simulations in PSCAD/EMTDC, PSSE, Power factory and design the controllers.
• You will handle the interface with other interfacing departments. Ensuring you understand their needs, and they yours, and to work for a good corporation for best end results together.
• You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your Background

• You should have B.E. EEE (> 5 years experience)/ Master of Engineering - Power System (3 to 18 years experience)/ PhD - Power System (1 to 5 years experience).
• Extensive knowledge of Power Systems studies and modelling of electrical network /HVDC/FACT.
• Preferably Understanding application of Power Electronics in HV/EHV system like HVDC and FACTS and proven skills in using computers as a calculation tool.
• Preferably experience of power system simulation tools such as PSSE, EMTDC /PSCAD, Power Factory and calculations in Matlab / Mathcad.
• Extensive knowledge of Power Systems equipment and their purpose, such as Power Transformers, Capacitors, Reactors, Instrument Transformer and measuring equipment, Circuit Breakers, Disconnector, Surge Arrester etc.
• Knowledge in selection, sizing and integration of above equipment based on customer functional specification, Knowledge of power system as per job description.
• Power Transmission Projects (EPC)Teamwork, Analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skill, fluency in English.

Publication date : 2026-01-23