Associate Secondary Project Engineer - US DTB

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 5,00,000 - 8,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking an entry-level Associate Secondary Project Engineer in Chennai. You will design local control panels for high‑voltage switchgear, draft interlock logics, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 3 years of relevant experience are required, along with proficiency in English. We welcome you to apply today.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in EVHV/HV Protection & Control engineering.
• Hands-on experience with E3 or Eplan tool in HV/MV switchgear.
• Knowledge of EHV-and HV Equipment (AIS and GIS).

Responsibilities

• Draft design of Control and Protection solutions for EHV/HV/MV switchgears.
• Prepare requirement specification for AC/DC systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

AC/DC systems

E3 or Eplan tool

Substation automation

HV/MV switchgear

Bilingual English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

E3

Eplan tool

Job description

Associate Secondary Project Engineer - US DTB

The E3 design engineer will work on designing local control panels for high‑voltage switchgear.

The Opportunity

The E3 design engineer will work on designing local control panels for high‑voltage switchgear.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will be drafting design of Control and Protection solutions for EHV/HV/MV switchgears (GIS and AIS).
• You will be drafting electrical interlock logics for switchgears (bay level as well as substation level) configurations.
• You will be drafting interface drawings for substation equipment’s such as power transformers, GIS, Telecom systems etc.
• You will prepare requirement specification for AC / DC systems. MCB selection, AC /DC board sizing, Battery and Aux transformer sizing calculations.
• You will prepare Control cable schedule, LV power cable sizing calculations.
• 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 engineering with a focus on power systems or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in EVHV/HV Protection & Control engineering, Control and Protection Panels, AC/DC system, etc.
• Hands on experience in E3 or Eplan tool minimum 2 years in HV/MV switchgear.
• Knowledge in Substation automation system.
• Knowledge about the different EHV-and HV Equipment (AIS and GIS).
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

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