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System Design and Study Engineer

Business Information:

Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision, and commissioning. Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved to become the largest engineering hub serving more than 40 countries across different energy sectors. The team caters to the four business units—Transformers, Grid Integration, Grid Automation, High Voltage and has successfully executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

Mission Statement: 
Engineering authority in design studies and performance evaluation studies for projects/tenders for Flexible A.C. Transmission Systems (FACTS) technology aligned with Power Quality Solutions (PQS) Business.   

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Define topology and single line diagram for FACTS solution based on customer requirement.  

  • Specify main circuit components such as Power Transformer, Power Electronics Valves, Reactors, Capacitors, CT, VT, Breaker etc. based on customer specification and international standards. 

  • Co-ordinate with suppliers for optimal design of components mentioned in the point above and evaluate their design and test record documents.   

  • perform design studies such as harmonic performance, protection design, insulation coordinaiton including TOV/ TRV/ lighting studies, loss evaluation and Reliability study. 

  • Create and validate power system equivalents in RMS (PSSE/ DIgSILENT) and EMT (PSCAD/EMTP) software packages.   

  • Develop understanding of control algorithms and keep one-self updated with new control methodologies for FACTS application. 

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

  • Develop FACTS solution models in multiple RMS and EMT software packages. 

  • Coordinate and communicate with other disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries. 

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

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

  • 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:

  • PhD in Power Systems and with relevant work Experience of 1-3 years. 

  • M. Tech, Power Systems and with relevant work Experience of 2-5 years. 

  • B.E/B. Tech, Electrical Engineering and with relevant work Experience of 5-10 years. 

  • Experience with specifying power system components and evaluation vendor documents. and/or 

  • Experience with grid integration studies for power electronics converter-based 

  • applications such as FACTS, HVDC, wind, solar and battery energy storage plants.  

  • Knowledge on Simulation tools like PSCAD/PSSE /DIgSILENT/EMTP/RTDS/MATLAB. and/ or 

  • Knowledge on in depth understanding of international standards (i.e., IEEE/IEC/GIGRE) for specifying power system components/ solutions.  

  • 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. 

  • Ambitious, creative thinker and problem solver. 

  • Ability to work effectively in fast paced and highly fluctuating workload environment. 

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions

Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job type Full time
Experience Experienced
Job function Engineering & Science
Contract Regular
Publication date 2025-01-16
Reference number R0069575

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.