C&P HVDC Hardware Design Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to join the HVDC power transmission hardware design team. You will contribute to control and protection systems, prepare technical docs, and support on-site installation and commissioning worldwide.

The role requires a electrical engineering degree, 2+ years in CRP panel design for AC/DC substations, and proficiency in E-Base, Visio and Adonis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or power engineering.
• Experience with CRP panel design for AC/DC substations (minimum 2+ years).
• Knowledge of basic panel design for T&D with control & protection function.
• Experience across complete TD substation control/protection design, FAT, installation and commissioning; tender support preferred.
• Familiarity with E-Base, Visio, Adonis and related process modelling tools.
• Strong communication, detail-oriented, self-starter with ability to own tasks.

Responsibilities

• Implement control and protection hardware solutions for HVDC plants within a engineer team.
• Prepare design specs, overview diagrams, BoM, and manufacturer docs for control panels.
• Lead design reviews to detect errors and implement improvements.
• Support project execution and ensure tasks meet time plans and quality.
• Coordinate with multiple departments for smooth project delivery.
• Assist with on-site installation and commissioning activities worldwide.
• Ensure compliance with external/internal regulations and Hitachi Energy guidelines.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy safety and integrity values.

Skills

CRP panel design

AC/DC substation design

Control and protection design

MS Office (Word/Excel)

E-Base

Visio

Adonis

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Self-starting / ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Power Engineering

Tools

E-Base

Visio

Adonis

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

As an Associate project engineer, you will join an aspiring team that works with the HVDC Power transmission links. It is a diverse and independent job, within our project groups, with lots of responsibility and you will have great opportunities to develop your skills within HVDC. Our department is responsible for the C&P hardware design of HVDC system. This includes design, documentation, testing, supervising the installation and commissioning of the control and protection systems. Supporting and supervising on-site installation and commissioning around the world is an important part of our business offering.

The Opportunity

As an Associate project engineer, you will join an aspiring team that works with the HVDC Power transmission links. It is a diverse and independent job, within our project groups, with lots of responsibility and you will have great opportunities to develop your skills within HVDC. Our department is responsible for the C&P hardware design of HVDC system. This includes design, documentation, testing, supervising the installation and commissioning of the control and protection systems. Supporting and supervising on-site installation and commissioning around the world is an important part of our business offering.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Implementation of Control and Protection- Hardware solutions for High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) plants within a team of engineers.
• Preparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinators, preparation of manufacturer documentation (GA, Scheme drawings, BoM) for control and protection panels / cubicles and junction / marshalling boxes, preparation of Cable Schedule & Termination details.
• Participating in or leading design review meetings to detect design errors, process and tool inefficiencies, and putting in place corrective and improvement actions.
• Support project execution & deliver project tasks according to the time plan and with right quality. Understand the contract scope and ensure awareness on the customer requirements.
• Taking Initiative in engineering Process optimizations, standardization etc.
• Closely interacting with project team and support the team for smooth execution of project.
• Interaction with multiple departments for the co-ordination and smooth execution of project.
• Providing necessary support during Functional Performance tests and Site Commissioning.
• 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. Have CRP panel design for AC/DC substations with a minimum work experience of 2+ years.
• Technology knowledge of basic panel design with control & protection function for T&D required.
• Experience in complete cycle of a T&D substation control & protection design, Factory acceptance testing, Installation & commissioning, experience in technical tender support or bidding are preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of E-Base, Visio, Adonis and other similar process modelling and mapping tools. Good knowledge of process structuring & process management.
• Engineering Base tool knowledge, experience in substation environment and protection application are preferred.
• Experience in HVDC projects, experience with site work execution in the relevant area will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.
• Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion, strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Publication date : 2026-09-08