Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CAD/CAM/CAE) Entry Professional

Hitachi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services in Chennai, India seeks a BIM/CAD Engineer with 0–6 years of experience to document, model, and simulate electrical substation designs using BIM/CAD tools. You will create digital models, perform clash checks, and coordinate with multiple teams to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires proficiency in BIM tools, familiarity with IEC/IEEE standards, and strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Engineering (Electrical) degree required.
• 0-6 years of experience.
• Proficiency in CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, Microstation, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Knowledge of IEC/IEEE standards and substation tendering.
• Strong English, good communication and willingness to grow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare BIM execution plans and project specific training documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants and internal teams for in-house BIM models in LOD/LOI 300.
• Extract clash detection reports and coordinate for resolution.
• Extract BOQ and load timelines/resources on BIM models; generate 3D progress reports.
• Assist BIM service provider for as-built BIM model at project end.
• Provide technical support and mentoring for BIM tools to project teams.
• Lead BIM use cases like 4D simulation, issue management, visualizations, asset management.
• Ensure compliance with external/internal regulations and Hitachi values.

Skills

CAD tools

BIM 360

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Revit

3D modelling

English

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Engineering (Electrical)

Tools

BIM Tools

BIM 360

Navisworks

Microstation

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0140396

Date Posted:

2026-08-24

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CAD/CAM/CAE) work focuses on the documentation, illustration, and digital modelling of engineering designs and processes including: Assessing engineering requirements and translating into technical blueprints, drawings, layouts, and simulation models using CAD/CAM/CAE software or applying standard CAD/CAM/CAE techniques to digitize, edit, and revise engineering drawings of components, parts, and assemblies. Customizing CAD/CAM/CAE software to model complex or unusual designs. Creating digital proto-types and conducting design simulations for purposes of verifying reliability/safety and optimizing engineering processes. Collaborating with product/manufacturing process engineers by recommending changes to component designs based on outcomes of digital proto-typing and design simulations.

How you’ll make an impact

• Prepare BIM execution plans and project specific training documentation.

• Coordinating with various consultants and internal teams for developing in-house BIM models in LOD/LOI 300.

• Extracting clash detection reports and coordinating for resolution.

• Extracting BOQ and coordinating with business tor confirmation and loading project timelines and resources on BIM models and extracting 3D progress reports for management.

• Assisting BIM service provider for as-built BIM model at the end of the project.

• Proficient in using BIM authoring tools to provide technical support and mentoring required to the project team and understand and ensure any changes in procedure and standards are effectively communicated to project teams, offer cross-team support.

• Coordinate and manage BIM project data sets/workflow and project set up.

• Lead and drive project related BIM use cases like: Clash & clearance checks, BIM – 4D Simulation, Issue management, Visualizations, Asset management, etc.

• Primary Engineering Deliverables.

• Experience in handling complete Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects and Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable routings Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, Cable sizing, Battery & Battery Charger Sizing, etc Technical data sheets verification of primary equipment.

• Knowledge of primary equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc Vendor Offer Evaluations.

• FAT / SAT of primary equipment, system as and when needed. Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation 7 Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow OPEX initiatives

• 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

• Bachelors Engineering (Electrical)

• 0-6 years exp

• Proficiency in required CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, Microstation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT, 3D competence)

• Knowledge of relevant International standards ex. IEEE, IEC,etc

• Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial

• Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.

• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.

• Works independently, applying established standards

• Excellent English speaker, good communication skills

• Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization

• Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries

• High level of ownership

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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