Power Quality Systems Specialist

4 days ago


Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden Hitachi Vantara Corporation Full time

About Us

Hitachi Energy is a leading global provider of power systems and electrical grids. Our mission is to enable grids for the future, providing reliable and efficient power supply to customers worldwide.

We are currently expanding our team in Västerås, Sweden, as part of our Global Center of Competence for FACTS (Flexible AC Transmission Systems) technology. This cutting-edge technology enables power system owners to increase capacity in existing power systems while improving electrical stability.

As a System Study Engineer, you will be responsible for working with power system studies in various simulation platforms to analyze FACTS plants and verify their performance in the connected grid. Your main task will cover several technical areas, including voltage regulation and operation during wide-area disturbances, power oscillation damping, sub-synchronous interactions, Geomagnetically Induced Current, failure investigations, advanced controller tuning, and more.

Your Responsibilities

  • Conducting simulation studies individually or as part of a team on a daily basis.
  • Preparing reports and presenting findings to customers.
  • Understanding customer needs by reading specifications and participating in customer meetings.
  • Coordinating with disciplines involved in project and tender deliveries, as well as research and development activities.
  • Staying up-to-date with critical knowledge in today's power system.
  • Collaborating with other engineering disciplines, sub-suppliers, project managers, customers, and Hitachi Energy units in an international environment.

Your Background

  • You hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a similar field.
  • You have at least five years of experience in power systems analysis.
  • Familiarity with programs and tools such as RTDS, PSCAD, PSS/E, DIgSILENT PowerFactory, Matlab, EMTP-RV, etc., is preferred.
  • Programming skills in languages like Python and MATLAB for running simulations are considered a merit.
  • Previous experience in modeling windfarms and studying their stability in projects with the STATCOM application is a plus.
  • Knowledge of Synchronous Condenser Machine modeling and studies is also a merit.
  • You can work independently and in a team, assuming responsibility for given tasks.
  • Good communication skills and adaptability in a dynamic and multicultural environment are essential.


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