System Study Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai, India, seeks a senior Power Systems specialist to drive FACTS/grid studies and dynamic modelling using RMS/EMT tools. You will develop control algorithms and validate models for integration in complex networks.

Collaborating with diverse teams, you will ensure compliance with IEEE/IEC standards, contribute to R&D activities, and support customer discussions to advance projects.

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/storage.
• Familiar with international standards (IEEE/IEC/GIGRE).
• Understanding of power system steady state, dynamic and transient behavior.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Create and validate power system equivalents in RMS (PSSE/DIgSILENT) and EMT (PSCAD/EMTP).
• Develop control algorithms and stay updated with FACTS methods.
• Perform dynamic studies with FACTS devices integrated in networks.
• Model FACTS solutions in multiple RMS/EMT tools and coordinate with disciplines.
• Engage in customer discussions and support project/product management.

Skills

Power systems

FACTS knowledge

IEEE/IEC

Team player

Communication

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Education

MTech in Power Systems

PhD in Power Systems

BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PSCAD

PSSE

DIgSILENT

EMTP

RTDS

MATLAB

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0126043 Date Posted: 2026-04-24 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

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.

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