System Study Engineer
4 days ago• Chennai, India
The opportunity:
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.
How you'll make an impact:
- 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. Evaluate their design and test record documents.
- Perform design studies such as harmonic performance, protection design, insulation coordination 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
- Responsible to ensure 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:
- 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
- In-depth understanding of basics of power system steady state, dynamic and transient behavior.
- 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
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-147246
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-07-29T23:39:35
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Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
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- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
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- Adoption Assistance Program
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- Remote Work Opportunities
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- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
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- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
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- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
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- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
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- Lunch and Learns
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- Internship Program
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