Location:
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID:
R0093948
Date Posted:
2026-02-01
Company Name:
HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED
Profession (Job Category):
Engineering & Science
Job Schedule:
Full time
Remote:
No
Major Responsibilities
You will be responsible for
Functional type testing of AC protection functions for the HVDC stations as per the IEC standards using secondary injection kits and real time simulation environment and getting the certification done by the authorized external laboratories.
Developing automated test solutions for the AC protection functions for the HVDC projects.
Developing virtual unit testing solutions for the HVDC protection functions.
Supporting projects in resolving issues related to protection functions
Performing pre studies for the proposed control and protection ideas using EMT tools and identifying the right solutions.
Suggest new improvements, which really aid our business related to control and protection functions
Additional opportunities
1. Supports global R&D projects with the implementation and verification of the latest technology development using the Hardware in loop environment of latest development studies.
2.Setting up and maintaining the lab environment for the different HVDC R&D projects.
3.Developing control and protection solutions encompassing full development cycle (design to delivery) for the future HVDC technologies, ongoing HVDC projects and other business units.
4. Developing test cases using EMT tools for the testing of HVDC control and protection functions in the virtual environment.
Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
Backgrounds
1.BE/BTECH in Electrical and electronics engineering with 2 to 5 years of experience.
2. A recent Master's graduate in Power Systems, eager to embark on a challenging career, contribute to innovative projects, and excel in the energy sector
2. Knowledge in Testing and commissioning of substation control and protection system
3. Should understand different control and protection schematics of a HV/LV electrical substation.
4.Any experience in an area of power system design and engineering is also welcome to apply for this role
3.Basic knowledge about communication protocols like IEC61850, MODBUS etc.
4.Should have experience in using secondary test kits like Omicron, Doble etc.
5. Knowledge of PSCAD, MATLAB, or any other simulation software available for electric power system and control system and RTDS, Hyper Sim, or any other electric power system simulators is an added advantage.
6. Knowledge about HVDC control and protection system will be considered as a plus.
7. Experience with protection test case automation using scripts is an added advantage.
8. Adequate communication skills for effective cooperation with colleagues, partners, customers and other necessary stakeholders
Since its founding in 1910, Hitachi has responded to the expectations of society and its customers through technology and innovation. Our mission is to “Contribute to society through the development of superior, original technology and products.” Over the past 100+ years this commitment has led us to work towards creating a more sustainable society through our “Social Innovation Business”. We work to apply our expertise in information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and a wide variety of products to advance social infrastructure systems and improve quality of life across the world.
Hitachi’s Social Innovation Business is centered around 5 growth sectors: Mobility, Smart Life, Industry, Energy, and IT. Globally, we have nearly 300,000 employees who are working to improve people’s quality of life and our customers’ social, environmental, and economic values to create a sustainable future. The challenges we face as a society are unprecedented, but so are the opportunities. Together, let’s start powering good.
