CandP HVDC Hardware Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an Associate Project Engineer to join its HVDC power transmission team in Chennai. You will participate in the hardware design of C&P systems for HVDC substations, including design, documentation, testing, and on-site installation and commissioning worldwide.

You will lead design reviews and work across departments to ensure successful project execution while upholding Hitachi Energy's safety and integrity values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with CRP panel design for AC/DC substations and minimum 2+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of basic panel design with control & protection for T&D projects.
• Experience in design cycle, FAT, installation & commissioning, and tender support is preferred.
• Familiarity with E-Base, Visio, Adonis and process mapping tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Implement control and protection hardware solutions for HVDC plants within a team of engineers.
• Prepare design specs, diagrams and BoM for control panels and cubicles.
• Lead design reviews to identify errors and implement improvements.
• Support project execution, ensure timely delivery and quality.
• Coordinate with multiple departments for smooth project execution.
• Assist during Functional Performance tests and site commissioning.

Skills

CRP panel design

HVDC experience

Site installation support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

E-Base

Visio

Adonis

MS Office

Job description

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.

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