Computer Aided Design & Drafting (CAD/CAM/CAE) Entry Professional | Chennai, India

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an entry-level CAD/CAM/CAE professional in Chennai to translate engineering requirements into technical drawings and digital models. You will customize CAD tools and collaborate with product and manufacturing teams to refine designs.

The role focuses on BIM execution, clash detection, and 3D progress reporting, with exposure to substation design standards and international specifications. 0-6 years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in CAD design tools: BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, Microstation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT, and 3D competence.
• Knowledge of IEEE, IEC standards.
• Substation tendering and project engineering concepts including LVAC/LVDC, grounding, and protection design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare BIM execution plans and project-specific training documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants and internal teams to develop in-house BIM models (LOD/LOI 300).
• Extract clash detection reports and coordinate resolutions.
• Load project timelines and resources on BIM models and generate 3D progress reports for management.
• Assist BIM service provider for as-built models at project end.
• Provide BIM tool support and ensure standards communicated to project teams.
• Coordinate and manage BIM project data sets/workflow and project setup.
• Lead BIM use cases: clash, 4D simulation, issue management, visualizations, asset management.
• Deliver primary engineering outputs for AIS & GIS projects with awareness of IEC/IEEE standards.
• FAT/SAT coordination of primary equipment and risk assessment and continuous quality improvement.

Skills

CAD/CAM/CAE

BIM Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM 360

Microstation

3D Modelling

Job description

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

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

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

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission‑critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.