Associate Project Engineer

Hitachi India Pvt Ltd; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saur Energy International in Chennai is seeking an experienced SCADA/Substation Automation engineer to lead design reviews and deliver reliable automation solutions for large utility projects.

You will interpret customer specifications, optimize cost and performance, and provide engineering support across project teams while maintaining quality and schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Diploma in electrical engineering or related discipline.
• 3–8 years of experience in SCADA, Substation Automation and utility projects (66 kV–765 kV).
• Strong knowledge of SAS and conventional control systems, plus automation networks.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify engineering design documents and deliverables for projects.
• Analyze customer specifications to develop SCADA and Substation Automation solutions.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and performance.
• Utilize proven engineering practices to improve efficiency and reduce effort.
• Deliver documentation on time with quality standards and schedules.
• Participate in design reviews and customer meetings to resolve issues.
• Provide technical support to project teams for clarifications and change requests.
• Support manufacturing by resolving engineering-related issues and reducing delays.
• Act as technical interface with customers, presenting automation solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into practical, compliant, cost-effective designs.

Skills

SCADA systems

Substation Automation

System Architecture Design

Medium to large utility projects

Automation standards

AutoCAD

E3 Series

MicroStation

MS Visio

Substation communication protocols

SCADA integration concepts

Engineering reviews

Customer interaction

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Job description

How you’ll make an impact:

• Review and verify engineering design documents and prepare project-specific engineering deliverables.
• Analyze customer specifications to develop reliable and optimized SCADA and Substation Automation solutions.
• Ensure designs meet customer requirements while optimizing cost, quality, and technical performance in line with engineering standards.
• Utilize proven engineering practices and standard solutions to improve efficiency and reduce engineering effort.
• Deliver engineering documentation on time while maintaining compliance with quality standards and project schedules.
• Participate in customer, consultant, and design review meetings to resolve technical issues and clarify requirements.
• Provide technical support to project management teams for customer clarifications, change requests, and technical discussions.
• Support manufacturing and production teams by resolving engineering-related issues and minimizing production delays.
• Act as a technical interface with customers, effectively presenting and explaining automation and control system solutions.
• Ensure customer requirements are translated into practical, compliant, and cost-effective engineering designs.
• Contribute to successful execution of multiple projects while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with internal stakeholders, customers, and project teams.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while contributing effectively in a team environment.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree/Diploma in electrical engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Approximately 3–8 years of experience in SCADA, Substation Automation, System Architecture Design, and Engineering of medium to large utility projects ranging from 66 kV to 765 kV.
• Strong knowledge of Substation Automation Systems (SAS) and conventional control systems.
• In-depth understanding of automation systems for transmission and distribution substations.
• Knowledge of Hitachi Energy products and solutions, along with awareness of competitor products and technologies.
• Working with knowledge of automation system architectures and communication networks.
• Experience with engineering and design tools such as: AutoCAD, E3 Series, MicroStation, MS Visio
• Knowledge of substation communication protocols and SCADA integration concepts.
• Experience in engineering design reviews, customer interactions, and technical discussions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong customer focus with commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible, proactive, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.