Post Graduate Engineer Trainee

Job Description

As a Post Graduate Engineer Trainee, you will support the engineering and delivery of FACTS STATCOM projects throughout the project lifecycle, from the offer phase through engineering, testing, commissioning, and final handover to customers. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams on DC protection concepts, protection coordination studies, software development, testing activities, and commissioning of FACTS installations. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to innovative power system solutions that support reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure worldwide.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Support project execution from the offer phase through engineering, performance testing, customer acceptance testing, commissioning, and final handover.
• Assist in developing DC protection concepts for FACTS STATCOM projects.
• Perform DC protection coordination studies, including determination of protection settings and preparation of technical documentation.
• Contribute to software development activities for DC protection and measurement systems using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Participate in functional and performance testing activities, including:
  • Model-Based Testing (MBT) using Simulink
  • Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing using real-time simulation systems such as RTDS
• Support research and development initiatives related to FACTS technologies.
• Assist with commissioning activities at project sites across India and international locations.
• Travel to project sites, including remote locations, and support site assignments as required.

What You Bring

• Master's degree (M.E./M.Tech) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Power Electronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong academic understanding of power systems, protection, control systems, and power electronics.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink.
• Exposure to modelling and simulation tools such as PSCAD/EMTDC.
• Basic understanding of control and protection systems used in FACTS applications or large converter-based systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Proactive learning attitude with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Fluency in English; German language skills will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel extensively within India and internationally, including remote project locations and extended site assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship, academic research, or project experience related to FACTS, HVDC, power electronics, or power system protection.
• Exposure to RTDS, HIL testing, embedded systems, or real-time control environments.
• Prior experience or coursework related to FACTS technologies will be an added advantage.

About the Team

Our Grid Technologies team is dedicated to delivering advanced FACTS solutions that enhance grid stability, reliability, and efficiency. By combining engineering expertise, innovation, and digital technologies, we support customers worldwide in building resilient and sustainable power systems. As part of the team, you will work alongside experienced professionals and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of energy.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities.

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