Hitachi Energy

Simulation & verification engineer-hvdc control & protection

Join Hitachi Energy in Chennai as a Simulation & Verification Engineer focusing on HVDC control and protection. This role involves developing and optimizing HVDC control software, supporting global projects, and collaborating across teams. Benefit from a dynamic environment emphasizing safety, integrity, and technical innovation in renewable energy.

Hitachi Energy

Company Overview

Name

Hitachi Energy Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd.

Headquarters

Zurich, Switzerland

Founded

2021

Size

Approximately 45,000 to over 50,000 employees globally (source: hitachienergy.com). Revenue reached around $13 billion USD in 2023 (source: hitachienergy.com).

What They Do

Hitachi Energy specializes in power grid technologies, focusing on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems, which have integrated over 150 gigawatts globally. Their product offerings include high-voltage equipment, transformers, switchgear, and services aimed at grid modernization and renewable energy integration (source: wikipedia.org). The company provides HVDC converter stations, distribution transformers, and innovative gas insulation solutions, positioning itself as a leader in the energy transition (source: hitachienergy.com). Target markets encompass utilities, industries, infrastructure, renewable energy developers, and data centers, with a presence in over 140 countries organized into five global business units for localized service delivery (source: cbinsights.com). The company leverages the combined expertise of ABB's power grids and Hitachi's digital technologies, evidenced by a significant increase in order backlog since 2020 (source: hitachienergy.com).

Projects & Track Record

Hitachi Energy has been involved in several notable projects, including the supply of equipment for China's Changji-Guquan UHVDC transmission line, the world's first at 1,100 kV, completed in 2018 (source: wikipedia.org). Other significant projects include the fluoronitrile-based gas replacement for National Grid in Kent, UK, and HVDC converter stations for the North Sea Link submarine cable, both completed in 2021 (source: wikipedia.org). Recently, they have also developed a renewable energy microgrid for Gull Bay First Nation in Canada (2022) and are currently working on offshore platforms and onshore HVDC converter stations for TenneT in the North Sea (source: wikipedia.org). Their geographic presence spans over 140 countries, with a strong focus on expanding manufacturing capabilities in North America to meet growing demand (source: hitachienergy.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Hitachi Energy has announced over $155 million USD in investments to bolster manufacturing capacity in North America, including a new distribution transformer factory in Reynosa, Mexico, which is expected to create 350 jobs (source: hitachienergy.com). Additionally, they are modernizing their power transformer factory in Varennes, Quebec, with an investment exceeding $100 million (source: hitachienergy.com). The company also completed the acquisition of ABB's remaining stake in December 2022, solidifying its position as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. (source: wikipedia.org). Furthermore, they reported significant revenue growth in fiscal year 2023, contributing to Hitachi Ltd.'s Green Energy & Mobility segment revenues (source: hitachi.com).

Working There

Hitachi Energy offers a diverse range of roles across engineering, skilled manufacturing, administrative positions, and research, with a strong emphasis on hiring due to recent expansions (source: hitachienergy.com). The company has added over 8,000 employees globally between 2020 and 2023, with significant growth in the U.S. and Canada (source: hitachienergy.com). Office locations include Reynosa, Mexico; South Boston and Mount Pleasant, USA; Varennes, Quebec City, Montreal, Canada; Zurich, Switzerland; and Ludvika, Sweden (source: hitachienergy.com). The company culture promotes innovation, co-creation with customers, and a commitment to energy transition, as highlighted by CEO Claudio Facchin (source: hitachienergy.com).


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Job Description

The technical marketing engineer for Mission Critical telecommunication Solutions (MCS) has the global responsibility to enable the Pre-Sales & Sales community of the different regional HUBs to understand technical market requirements for wired telecommunication networks and ensure customer interaction in line with global solution/product strategy. Support sales organizations in driving sales by your technical expertise. Provide relevant customer & market inputs to product management and R&D activities, ensuring market alignment and relevance.

How you'll make an impact

  • Support Global Projects by adapting HVDC Base Control & Protection Software (MACH).
  • Develop Control and Protection Functions / Solutions for future HVDC technologies.
  • Perform Power system protection / control studies using EMT tool based on project requirements to optimise fault detection algorithms and setting philosophies.
  • Support projects in resolving the issues related to Control and Protection Functions.
  • Coordinate with different stakeholders across the business units to get inputs to optimise the HVDC solutions.
  • You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background

  • You hold a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics with a minimum work experience of 5 TO 8 years in Control and Protection system.
  • You must have Knowledge & Skills in PSCAD, MATLAB, or any other Simulation Software, basic knowledge on IEEE / IEC standards.
  • Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.
  • Preferred experience from HVDC System. Digital signal processing, Analog circuits and digital circuits experience is preferred.
  • Experience in technical tender support or bidding, experience in substation environment and protection application are preferred.
  • Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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About the role

July 22, 2026

July 27, 2026

Full time

On-site

Company

Energy Storage

Hitachi Energy

hitachienergy.com

  •  Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

5 to 8 years

UTC+05:30