Power System Study Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Description

General Information:

Hitachi Energy is a world leader in the area of Power Quality Solutions (PQS). Hitachi Energy was the first to introduce Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) technology to the power industry and has delivered solutions for more than 50 years. Hitachi Energy has a number of solutions that enhance the security, capacity, and flexibility of power transmission systems. These solutions enable power grid owners to increase existing transmission network capacity while maintaining or improving the operating margins necessary for grid stability. Hitachi Energy has the full FACTS portfolio and in-house manufacturing of key components.

Hitachi Energy uses a very high-end system for its control, protection, and monitoring called MACH. This computerized system is built with state-of-the-art electronics, microprocessors, and digital signal processors, connected by high-performance industry-standard buses and fiber optic communication links. They operate on high-standard application software designed by the control design team for which there is a need for experienced control system engineers.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design, implementation, verification, and commissioning of the MACH control system to meet customer requirements.
• Responsible for design, time schedule, budget, and quality of deliverables during the entire project execution process for control scope.
• Develop control algorithms/firmware and modeling/simulation for power converters/control development.
• Extensive contact with other engineering groups, the project manager, local Hitachi offices, and customers during factory acceptance and commissioning phases.
• Ability to travel to sites to support commissioning of the MACH control system.
• Stay current with the latest technology and always open to learning new developments.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, taking responsibility for your actions while caring for colleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Create, modify, debug, test, and deploy control algorithms.
• Must have work authorization that permits them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.
• Control logic design and testing.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing with real-time simulators.
• Prepare customer submittals and test procedures.
• Factory acceptance tests, customer meetings, technical support.
• Ready for travel to sites to support commissioning of the MACH system and test records documentation.
• Qualification & Experience:
• M.Sc./Ph.D. in Power Systems / Power Electronics / Control Theory.
• 5+ years of experience in design and testing of PI/PID or similar control algorithms.
• Specific Knowledge & Skillsets:
• Strong understanding of FACTS applications.
• Deep knowledge of control theory and power electronics applications.
• Experience in simulation using MATLAB or real-time simulators.
• Good knowledge of power system signal processing, active and reactive power concepts will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of VHDL and DSP basics will be an added advantage.
• Soft skills:
• Individual contributor with in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects/challenges, often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.
• Works independently, applying established standards.
• Good communication skills.
• Dynamic and proactive, willing to grow in the organization.
• Team player, ready to collaborate across different countries.
• High level of ownership.