HVDC CnP Automation and Digitization Design Engineer
The opportunity
Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all.
Hitachi Energy's Grid Integration business unit has delivered more than 4,000 projects over the last 15 years. Our Grid Integration portfolio spans a wide range of transmission and substation applications, which facilitate reliable and efficient system integration of the future digital electric network with minimum environmental impact.
We incorporate the integrated systems, solutions and services of our business' DC and AC fields, including HVDC, Substations, FACTS, Grid and Power Quality solutions such as offshore wind connections, and Semiconductors. We offer Power Consulting for key segments in the energy system, such as renewables, transmission distribution and as well as e-transportation solutions.
How you'll make an impact
1. You will support to HVDC Control & Protection System conceptual design from software application design perspective.
2. You will do detailed application development of HVDC Control & Protection System dedicated in one of the following areas: Automation and Digitization, Database and Server, Human Machine Interface, Station Control, Supervision and Monitoring, Operating System Localization and HVDC control and Protection.
3. You will do detailed software function implementation with specific software design tools and conceptual design & software design documentation both for internal and external purposes.
4. You will be doing technical support to the hardware-in-the-loop tests of HVDC Control & Protection System (both in the company and the customer facility) from software perspective.
5. You will do site installation support, commissioning, sub-system test and system test of HVDC Control & Protection System.
6. You will do technical support to Marketing and Sales from software design perspective, especially the support to the tenders.
7. You will do technical support to Customer Service from software design perspective including customer meetings, on-site fault analysis, customer trainings and maintenance outages, etc.
8. You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
9. 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
1. You hold a master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Automation, or a degree deemed to be equivalent, with basic knowledge.
2. Knowledge and/or experiences in at least of one of the following areas: Coding: C, C++, Software engineering: Frontend, backend, Communication protocol: IEC61850, OPC-UA, IEC60044-8, FT3, HTML, Web, Database: SQL database, Dameng, OS: Linux, Qilin, SCADA/HMI development: Intouch, Qt, HVDC, Electric Power System Analysis, Automatic Control Theory, Power System Simulation.
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3. Adequate communication skills for effective cooperation with colleagues, partners, customers and other necessary stakeholders.
4. Willing to and capable of working with challenges, uncertainties and flexibility.
5. Understanding deadlines, budgetary constraints to achieve on time and on quality delivery within the budget.
6. Innovation spirit in your daily work for better and faster delivery.
7. Collaboration awareness based on trust to present ideas and solutions to colleagues, partners, customers and other necessary stakeholders.
8. Working experiences with the followings will be considered as a plus: Actual coding experiences for DSP, FPGA, DRTOS (INTime, for example), Windows, Linux or Unix, PSCAD, Matlab, or any other simulation software available for electric power system and control system, RTDS, Hypersim, or any other electric power system simulators.
9. Knowledge and/or experiences in HVDC control and protection will be considered as a plus and acceptance of engineering travels are preferred.
10. Fluent written and spoken English.
More about us
We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefit programs to support your financial, physical and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us - in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules) :
1. Up to 30 days full paid leaves per year
2. Flexible Benefit program (Supplementary Pensions included)
3. Medical Insurance(outpatient and inpatient)
4. Long service awards
5. Flexible Working(subject to role)
Are you ready for an exciting new challenge? Does the above description sound like you? Welcome Our selection process is continuous, and the position may be closed before the advertisement expires. So, if you are interested - don't delay, apply today! All other questions can be directed to Talent Acquisition Partner: Alice Zhao, WeChat: alicezhao2020.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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