Associate Project Commissioning Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India is seeking an Experienced Electrical Engineer to lead testing, commissioning, and energization of HVDC systems, AIS and GIS substations. The role focuses on planning, execution, safety and client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with protection and control systems, transformers, switchgear, SCADA, and interlocks, and will coordinate with OEMs, EPCs, and utilities to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, commissioning and energization of HVDC, AIS and GIS substations.
• Knowledge of protection relay testing and related equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute testing and commissioning activities for AIS, GIS, and HVDC substations up to EHV voltage levels.
• Perform pre-commissioning and functional testing of transformers, breakers, CTs/VTs, disconnectors and earthing switches.
• Coordinate with commissioning managers for site activities and energization plans.
• Prepare commissioning reports and handover documentation.
• Ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and safety requirements.

Skills

EHV/HV AIS & GIS Substation Commission

HVDC Converter Station Testing

Power Transformer Testing

High Voltage Equipment Testing

Protection & Control Systems

Fault Analysis & Troubleshooting

Project Coordination & Leadership

Electrical Safety & HSE

Tools

Omicron equipment

FREJA equipment

Job description

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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Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.

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