Associate Project Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi; Chennai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specialized in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization of HVDC systems, AIS and GIS substations. You will lead planning and execution of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities with strict adherence to safety and international standards.

The role requires coordinating with clients, OEMs, EPC contractors, and utility representatives to ensure safe project execution,

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization of HVDC systems and AIS/GIS substations.
• Proficiency in protection and control systems with IEC/IEEE standards.
• Ability to coordinate with clients, OEMs, EPC contractors, and utility representatives to ensure safe execution.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing and commissioning for AIS, GIS, and HVDC substations up to EHV levels.
• Perform pre-commissioning and functional testing of transformers, breakers, CTs, VTs, disconnectors, and HVDC equipment.
• Knowledge of protection relay testing with Omicron or FREJA is a plus.
• Conduct secondary injection, end-to-end testing, interlock verification, and protection scheme testing.
• Review engineering drawings, protection logic diagrams, and commissioning procedures.
• Coordinate with commissioning managers for site activities and energization plans.
• Identify and resolve electrical and control system issues.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, IS, and safety standards.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records, and handover documents.
• Maintain HSE and permit-to-work procedures.

Job description

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID

R0136685

Date Posted

2026-10-09

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

Experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in the testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and energization of HVDC systems, EHV/HV Air
Insulated Substations (AIS) and Gas Insulated Substations (GIS). Responsible for planning and executing pre-commissioning and
commissioning activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, safety requirements, and client
expectations. Proven expertise in protection and control systems, power transformers, switchgear, CTs/PTs, GIS equipment, SCADA,
communication systems, and HVDC converter station equipment. Skilled in coordinating with clients, OEMs, EPC contractors, and utility
representatives to achieve safe and successful project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute testing and commissioning activities for AIS, GIS, and HVDC substations up to EHV voltage levels.
• Preform pre-commissioning and functional testing Power Transformers, Circuit Breakers, CTs, VTs/CVTs, Disconnectors and
  Earthing Switches, Surge Arresters, GIS Bays and Modules and HVDC Converter Equipment etc.
• Good to have knowledge on protection relay testing using Omicron, FREJA, or equivalent test equipment.
• Perform secondary injection, end-to-end testing, interlock verification, and protection scheme testing.
• Review engineering drawings, protection logic diagrams, cause-and-effect matrices, and commissioning procedures.
• Coordinate with Commissioning managers for site activities, energization plans, outage schedules, and system integration
  testing.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve electrical, protection, and control system issues.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, IEEE, IS, utility, and project-specific standards.
• Prepare commissioning reports, test records, punch lists, and final handover documentation.
• Maintain strict adherence to HSE requirements, permit-to-work systems, and electrical safety regulations.

Key Skills

• EHV/HV AIS & GIS Substation Commissioning
• HVDC Converter Station Testing & Commissioning
• Power Transformer Testing
• High Voltage Equipment Testing
• Control & Protection Systems
• Fault Analysis & Troubleshooting
• Project Coordination & Team Leadership
• HSE Management and Electrical Safety

Typical Voltage Range

• HV: 66 kV, 110 kV, 132 kV, 220 kV
• EHV: 400 kV, 765 kV and above
• HVDC: ±320 kV, ±500 kV, ±800 kV and higher converter station systems

Professional Profile Statement

Testing & Commissioning professional with extensive experience in EHV/HV AIS, GIS, and HVDC substations, leading multidisciplinary
teams for successful commissioning, energization, and handover of power transmission projects while ensuring safety, quality, and
operational reliability.

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