System Studies Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking an experienced Power Systems expert to lead engineering authority in system studies for FACTS technologies integrated with PQS solutions. The role involves creating validated power system equivalents, developing control methodologies, and performing dynamic performance studies across multiple RMS/EMT tools.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of experience in grid integration studies for FACTS/HVDC and related technologies, with proficiency in

Qualifications

• MTech or PhD in Power Systems or BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience with grid integration studies for FACTS/HVDC/wind/solar/battery storage.
• Knowledge of PSCAD/PSSE/DIgSILENT/EMTP/RTDS/MATLAB tools.
• Familiarity with IEEE/IEC/GIGRE standards for power system studies.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Creating and validating power system equivalents in RMS and EMT software.
• Developing understanding of control methodologies for FACTS applications.
• Performing dynamic performance studies with FACTS devices in power networks.
• Developing FACTS solution models in multiple RMS/EMT packages.
• Coordinating with other disciplines for project/tender deliveries.

Skills

Team player

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

MTech or PhD in Power Systems

B.E/B.Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

DIgSILENT

PSCAD

EMTP

RTDS

MATLAB

Job description

Engineering authority in System Studies for projects/tenders for Flexible A.C. Transmission Systems (FACTS) technology aligned with Power Quality Solutions (PQS) Business.

How you’ll make an impact

Creating and validating power system equivalents in RMS (PSSE/ DIgSILENT) and EMT (PSCAD/EMTP) software packages.

Developing understanding controlling algorithms and keep one-self updated with new control methodologies for FACTS application.

Performing dynamic performance studies, in RMS and EMT software packages, with FACTS devices integrated in power system networks.

Developing FACTS solution models in multiple RMS and EMT software packages.

Coordinating and communicating with other disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries.

Close coordination and involvement into research and development activities as per business requirement.

Participating in customer discussions and Support Project Management/Product Management/ Application Engineering team in customer acquisition and consultation.

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

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for yourcolleagues and the business.

Your background

MTech or PHD in Power Systems or B.E/B. Tech in Electrical Engineering.

5 - 10 years of experience with grid integration studies for power electronics converter-based applications such as FACTS, HVDC, wind, solar and battery energy storage plants.

Knowledge of Simulation tools like PSCAD/PSSE /DIgSILENT/EMTP/RTDS/MATLAB.

Knowledge of international standards (i.e., IEEE/IEC/GIGRE) for specifying power system studies aspects.

Understanding of basics of power system steady state, dynamic and transient behavior.

Good team player with ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

Good communication skills and well-organized individual. Good focus on attention to details.

Ability to work effectively in fast paced and highly fluctuating workload environment. Ambitious, creative thinker and problem solver.

Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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 over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

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