R&D Simulation Model Engineer - IDC

Overview

Develop, deliver and maintain base simulation models for power quality and power conversion applications within Hitachi Energy's India Development Centre in Chennai.

What you'll do

• Develop base models and component development in PSCAD, PSSE, DIgSILENT PowerFactory and EMTP-RV for power electronics-based applications.
• Understand customer requirements and develop models for customers in the above software.
• Develop scalable models and maintain them in line with control platform changes.
• Maintain extensive contact with engineering groups (Power Quality, Power Conversion and LP STATCOM), application engineering and product management.
• Write technical reports for the base models to facilitate ease of use.
• Troubleshoot models, trace faults and support customers in adapting the models to customer-specific networks.
• Benchmark simulation models across different simulation software.
• Understand grid codes and adapt models in accordance with their requirements.
• Follow process and guidelines around model delivery to ensure quality and on-time delivery of simulation models.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Live Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity.

What you'll need

• ME in Power Systems or ME in Power Electronics.
• 0-3+ years of experience in modelling IBRs for power quality and power conversion applications.
• Experience with simulation tools such as EMTDC/PSCAD, PSS/E, EMTP-RV and DIgSILENT PowerFactory.
• Good knowledge of FORTRAN, Python, MATLAB and C.
• Understanding of the application of power electronics in HV/EHV systems.
• Experience performing power system studies such as load flow, short circuit, transient stability and switching transients for utility or industrial systems.
• Familiarity with IEEE/CIGRE guidelines for simulation model development.
• Good knowledge of power systems equipment and its purpose.
• Curiosity to explore and continuously learn the changing power system landscape.
• Zeal to explore the potential of different simulation software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Details

• Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Full-time position.
• Not remote.
• Pre-employment background checks apply, with additional screening possible for certain roles.