Equipment Engineer - HVDC System Design

Hitachi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai is seeking a senior engineer with extensive HV equipment experience. You will take technical ownership across project lifecycles, define specifications, and evaluate supplier designs while leading technical discussions and coordinating testing activities.

The role requires deep knowledge of IEC 62271, HVDC standards, and high‑voltage equipment operations, with collaborative work across procurement, manufacturing, and R&D teams in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong academic and practical understanding of electrical power systems and high‑voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of assigned main circuit equipment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define equipment requirements and develop/review technical specifications.
• Evaluate supplier designs, deviations, calculations, and technical proposals.
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers and resolve engineering issues.
• Review and approve design documentation, test plans, test reports, and qualification evidence.
• Support type testing, routine testing, factory acceptance testing, and site-related technical activities.
• Identify technical risks and ensure appropriate mitigation actions.
• Support standardization, design optimization, and continuous improvement of equipment.

Skills

HV equipment

System ownership

Design reviews

Supplier management

Excel & data analysis

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Power Systems / High Voltage Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

Job Description

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, High Voltage Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Strong academic and practical understanding of electrical power systems and high-voltage equipment.

Professional Experience

• 10+ years of experience in high-voltage electrical equipment, switchgear, HVDC, or power transmission projects.
• Hands-on experience with main circuit equipment, such as:
  • AC/DC circuit breakers
  • Disconnectors and earthing switches
  • High-speed switches
  • Commutating switches
  • Converter reactors
  • Surge arresters
  • Current transformers and voltage transformers
  • Grading and insulation systems

• Experience in HVDC projects, equipment design, engineering, testing, qualification, or commissioning is preferred.
• Experience working with equipment suppliers and participating in technical reviews, design reviews, and resolution of technical issues.

Technical Knowledge

• Good knowledge of IEC and relevant international standards, particularly IEC 62271 series and applicable HVDC standards.
• Understanding of:
  • Short-circuit phenomena and breaker duties
  • TRV and recovery voltage
  • Making and breaking currents
  • DC time constant and DC component
  • Switching transients and point-on-wave switching
  • Insulation coordination
  • Dielectric and temperature-rise requirements
  • Mechanical and electrical endurance
  • Type, routine, and special tests

Technical Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership of assigned main circuit equipment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define equipment requirements and develop/review technical specifications.
• Evaluate supplier designs, deviations, calculations, and technical proposals.
• Lead technical discussions with suppliers and resolve engineering issues.
• Review and approve design documentation, test plans, test reports, and qualification evidence.
• Support type testing, routine testing, factory acceptance testing, and site-related technical activities.
• Identify technical risks and ensure appropriate mitigation actions.
• Support standardization, design optimization, and continuous improvement of equipment.

Commercial & Affordability Awareness

• Understand the relationship between equipment design, technical requirements, cost, quality, and reliability.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and design-to-cost/affordability improvements without compromising safety, performance, or reliability.
• Support supplier benchmarking, specification optimization, and value-engineering initiatives.
• Ability to challenge unnecessary technical requirements and propose technically sound alternatives.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Ability to work effectively with system engineering, project engineering, procurement, quality, manufacturing, testing, and R&D teams.
• Strong supplier and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead technical reviews and drive actions to closure.
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical subjects clearly.
• Ability to work in a global, multicultural engineering environment.

Desired Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
• Proactive approach to identifying technical risks and opportunities.
• Ability to work independently and make technically justified decisions.
• Good documentation and presentation skills.
• Experience with engineering tools, Excel, data analysis, and technical reporting.

  The ideal candidate should combine strong practical HV/high-voltage equipment experience with system-level understanding, and should be capable of independently challenging designs, validating supplier claims, identifying technical risks, and taking ownership of equipment performance from specification through testing and project delivery.

  Accessibility and reasonable accommodation

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  Background Screening and Security Checks

  As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

  For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

  The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.