System Study Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai seeks an Engineering authority for System Studies in Flexible A.C. Transmission Systems (FACTS) technology. The role involves creating and validating power system equivalents, performing studies with integrated FACTS devices, and collaboration across disciplines for project delivery.

The ideal candidate will have an MTech or PhD in Power Systems, 5-10 years of experience in grid integration, and proficiency in simulation tools like PSCAD and PSSE. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with compliance to safety and integrity values.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience with grid integration studies for power electronics applications.
• Knowledge of simulation tools like PSCAD, PSSE, DIgSILENT, EMTP.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Creating and validating power system equivalents using RMS and EMT software.
• Performing dynamic performance studies with FACTS devices in power systems.
• Coordinating with other disciplines for project and tender deliveries.

Skills

Power System Modeling

Control Methodologies

Dynamic Performance Studies

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

MTech or PhD in Power Systems

B.E/B. Tech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

DIgSILENT

MATLAB

Job description

The opportunity

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 your colleagues 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.

Publication date: 2026-04-24