CRP Senior Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. in Chennai, India, is seeking an experienced electrical design engineer to prepare single line diagrams, panel layouts, protection schematics for substations, and related interlocking and IO sheets.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, review drawings, and generate preliminary BOMs to support digital substation projects. Responsibilities focus on documentation quality, adherence to codes, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design and substation protection.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Single Line Diagram / Protection SLD and ensure accuracy.
• Develop Panel Layouts and BOMs for substations.
• Create protection and control panel schematics for MV/HV substations.
• Prepare CT/VT junction boxes, load calculations, and IO signal lists.
• Develop interlocking tables and schematics for various busbar configurations.

Job description

Preparation of Single Line Diagram/Protection Single Line Diagram.

Preparation of Panel Layout and BOM

Preparation of Protection and Control Panel schematics for Medium/High Voltage Substation.

Preparation of Junction Box for CT, VT, and Density monitors, AC / DC Load calculation.

Preparation of Trip Matrix and IO Signal list.

Preparation of Interlocking table and schematics for various Busbar configurations.

Addressing the technical queries raised by the customer during the execution of a project, if required.

Interaction with various cross-function teams like Primary, Project Management, and Production, when required.

Self-reviewing the documents before submitting them to Lead Engineer.

Generating Preliminary BOM by understanding the importance and consequences of releasing it.

Preparation of Mimic boards in line with SLD and Layout drawings.

Understanding and preparation of Communication Architecture diagrams.

Preparation of protection schematics (Trafo, Line, Busbar, Generator) when we’ve integrated protection in LCC . Selection of Bay Control Unit and other protection IEDs.

Preparation of complete Digital Control & Protection drawings as part of Digital Substation (with NCITs, MU’s, SAM600 modules, etc...).

Configuration Relays and Testing of Relays added advantage.

Adhering to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.

Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.