System Study Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai seeks an experienced Power Systems Engineer to lead engineering studies for FACTS, HVDC and related power quality solutions.

You will create and validate power system equivalents, develop control algorithms, and perform dynamic studies while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting business development. Upholding safety and integrity is essential.

Qualifications

• MTech or PhD in Power Systems or BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of grid integration studies experience for FACTS, HVDC, wind, solar and battery energy storage.
• Knowledge of PSCAD/PSSE/DIgSILENT/EMTP/RTDS/MATLAB.
• Familiarity with IEEE/IEC/GIGRE standards for power system studies.
• Understanding of power system steady state, dynamic and transient behavior.
• Strong teamwork in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, fluctuating workload; innovative problem solver.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Creating and validating power system equivalents in RMS (PSSE/DIgSILENT) and EMT (PSCAD/EMTP).
• Developing control algorithms and updating methodologies for FACTS applications.
• Performing dynamic performance studies with FACTS devices integrated in power networks.
• Developing FACTS models in multiple RMS and EMT packages.
• Coordinating with other disciplines for project and tender deliveries.
• Participating in R&D activities as per business requirements.
• Engaging in customer discussions and supporting PM/PM/Applications teams in acquisitions.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Upholding Hitachi Energy’s safety and integrity values.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

English proficiency

Ambitious mindset

Education

MTech or PhD in Power Systems

BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSSE

DIgSILENT

PSCAD/EMTP

RTDS

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 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.