C&P HVDC Hardware Design Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to join the HVDC power transmission hardware design team. You will work on control and protection panels, prepare technical documents, and support on-site installation and commissioning around the world.

The role emphasizes responsibility, skill development in HVDC, and collaboration across project groups. The candidate should have 2+ years in CRP panel design for AC/DC substations, proficiency with E-Base/Visio/Adonis, and strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; CRP panel design experience in AC/DC substations is beneficial.
• 2+ years of experience in T&D substation control & protection design.
• Knowledge of E-Base, Visio, Adonis, and Engineering Base is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement control and protection hardware solutions for HVDC plants within a project team.
• Prepare design specifications, overview diagrams, and BoM for control and protection panels.
• Lead design reviews to identify errors and drive improvements.
• Support project execution and deliver tasks per the plan with high quality.
• Interact with multiple departments for smooth project coordination.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and Hitachi Energy standards.

Skills

CRP panel design

Control & protection design

MS Office

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

E-Base

Visio

Adonis

Engineering Base

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 : 2026-09-18