System Study Engineer

Hitachi Energy · Chennai

  • Experience5–10 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeunknown
  • Levelsenior
  • Posted27 Sept 2026

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

The role

Senior System Study Engineer role at Hitachi Energy, focused on FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) power quality solutions and power system studies for projects/tenders. You create and validate power system equivalents and perform dynamic performance studies using RMS and EMT tools, with FACTS devices integrated and solution models developed in PSSE/DigSILENT and PSCAD/EMTP. Requires 5–10 years of grid integration studies for FACTS/HVDC/wind/solar/battery energy storage and knowledge of PSCAD, PSSE, DIgSILENT, EMTP, RTDS, MATLAB plus IEEE/IEC/GIGRE standards. Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India; work mode is not stated.

Full 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.

Publication date : 2026-04-24