Power System Study Engineer

The opportunity

Join Hitachi Energy as a Power System Study Engineer and be part of a pioneering team that is shaping the future of energy. At Hitachi Energy, we are dedicated to increasing access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy for all. As a member of our Grid & Power Quality Solutions (GPQS) team in Raleigh, you will work with cutting-edge FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technology, enabling power system owners to enhance capacity and stability with minimal environmental impact. This is your chance to make a significant impact on the energy landscape while growing your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Bring your passion, energy, and innovative spirit to a team that values diversity and collaboration.

How you'll make an impact

• Conduct power system studies using various simulation platforms.

• Analyze and verify the performance of FACTS plants in the connected grid.

• Perform voltage regulation and operation studies during wide-area disturbances.

• Engage in power oscillation damping and sub-synchronous interaction analysis.

• Investigate failures and tune advanced controllers.

• Create detailed reports and present findings to customers.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on project and tender deliveries.

• Participate in customer meetings to understand and address their needs.

Your background

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in electrical engineering or a related field.

• Ten years of experience in power systems and control system analysis.

• Proficiency in PSCAD, RTDS, PSSE, or other power system simulation tools.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

• Extensive knowledge of high-power electronic converters and their control.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver high-quality results.

• Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for Hitachi Energy in the United States.

More about us

We pride ourselves on offering a holistic range of competitive benefits to support your financial, physical, and mental wellbeing and personal development. We want you to truly thrive with us, in work and out. For this role, depending on grade and experience, we offer the following employee benefits (subject to the respective plan rules):

• Health Care: medical (PPO, CDHP with HSA HMO), dental, and vision.

• Financial Wellbeing: Employer-sponsored pension - 401(k) Program with generous company match and contribution, Life/AD&D Insurance, disability insurance.

• Family Care: Life and Family (Legal, pet, auto, home, identity theft, etc.), special needs support, and adoption assistance.

• Work-Life: Enhanced leave programs (FMLA, Military Service Leave, Maternal, Paternal, adoption, vacation, and holiday).

• Employee Engagement and Development: Employee Resource Groups (depending on location), tuition reimbursement program.

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