Job Description

Location:

Genoa, Ligura, Italy

Job ID:

R0120555

Date Posted:

2026-02-19

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

The opportunity

The candidate will work in the research and development department of the global product group PCS (Power Conversion Systems) within the Hitachi Energy’s Grid Automation Business Unit. The R&D team is responsible for the power electronics converters development & control and automation logics relevant to Energy Storage, Photovoltaics, Hybrid solutions.

Being part of a global team, you shall interact with the different stakeholders of the organization and Operational units worldwide.

Your focus shall be on the modelling of Power Conversion Systems product portfolio (power electronics converters and power plant controller), with focus on models’ development, testing & validation in PSS/E simulation tool.

How you'll make an impact:

• You shall leverage your extensive knowledge of modelling applied to Power Systems, Power Electronics and digital control techniques being responsible for the PSS/E models development of the PCS product portfolio.

• Working with the R&D senior management you shall participate in the definition and implementation the product modelling roadmap for PCS, being supporting the model delivery and rollout of the models including in the deliver grid impact studies for execution projects.

• As part of the R&D team you will have the opportunity to interact with Product Management, external consultants, and internal customers globally located.

• Responsible for the PSS/E’s simulation models development, testing and validation.

• Responsible for documentation generation, version tracking and quality checks.

• Provide training and support of PCS colleagues, customers, and consultants.

Your background:

• Master’s degree, preferred in either Electrical or Electronic Engineering, with focus on Power System stability and Power Electronics domain. A PhD in the area of renewable energy grid integration with focus on modelling & control aspects would be a plus.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in modelling and studying Power Systems and Power Electronics, using PSS/E. Tests automation and reporting is a must.

• Experience in DIgSILENT Power Factory & PSCAD is a plus.

• Excellent knowledge of Power System, Power Electronics and Control system modelling.

• Experience in executing Grid Impact Studies for renewable generation systems.

• Knowledge of Python, PyTest and simulation automation techniques is a plus.

• Solid presentation skills and fluency in English, both written and spoken.

• High awareness for quality, process and tool in related area.

• Self-motivated, independent, organized and structured way of working.

• Availability to travel globally (20 - 30% of the time)

More about us

We offer you the opportunity to work with fantastic people and develop yourself on projects that present great technical challenges and have a real impact. Wide range of benefits.

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