GIS Secondary Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Vadodara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India Limited seeks a GIS Secondary Engineer for the High Voltage business to join the Savli, Gujarat team. You will contribute to LCC engineering by creating Local Control Cubical schematics and GIS-related drawings using E3, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.

The candidate should have a BE or Diploma in Electrical Engineering with 2–6 years of experience, strong protection & control knowledge, and good written and spoken English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• 2–6 years of experience in related field.
• Strong knowledge of CAD tools and E3 for schematics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Local Control Cubical schematics for HV GIS (66 kV and above).
• Create GIS CB, Disconnector, Earthing switch, CT & VT schematics.
• Prepare Junction Box layouts for CT/VT and density monitors; perform load calculations.

Skills

CAD tools

Protection & Control

English communication

Education

Electrical Engineering

Tools

E3 tool

Job description

Location: Savli, Gujarat, India

Job ID: R0091993

Date Posted: 2025-05-22

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

Business Information Hitachi Energy is currently looking for a GIS Secondary Engineer for the High Voltage Business to join their team in Savli Gujarat, India. This team seeks a skilled and motivated individual. Hitachi Energy is a leader in high-voltage technology, offering a wide range of high-voltage products up to 1,200-kilovolt (kV) helping enhance the safety, reliability and efficiency of power networks while minimizing environmental impact. Our technology leadership continues to facilitate innovations in power transmission, enabling smart grids and enhancing eco-efficiency. Hitachi Energy’s EconiQ™ high-voltage portfolio eliminates SF6 with reliable and scalable solutions for the lowest carbon footprint. The EconiQ line has achieved two world’s first – the replacement of SF6 in existing high-voltage equipment called EconiQ Retrofill and the breakthrough SF6-free 420 kV circuit-breaker. Hitachi Energy has placed sustainability at the heart of its Purpose and is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment. He or she must be flexible in accommodating business requirements and experience in working with diverse groups and cultures. The ability to multitask & deliver within timelines is essential. The candidate will have excellent communications skills.

Mission Statement

You will be a part of the GIS LCC Secondary team and support the execution of LCC engineering. Your work involves mainly creating electrical circuit diagrams and supporting documents. We use the E3 tool for generating the schematics. You will be an individual contributor who would deliver the tasks as per the given inputs and when required need to work in coordination with other colleagues and should exhibit good collaborative skills to complete the task. In the absence of your Lead or in some cases, you will be required to interact with our counterparts to get/clarify queries. You may also interact with other departments like Primary, Project Management, and Production.

Your Responsibilities

• Preparation of Local Control Cubical schematics for High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (66 kV and above).
• Preparation of GIS CB / Disconnector / Earthing switch / Fast Acting Earthing switches / CT & VT schematics.
• Preparation of Junction Box for CT, VT, and Density monitors, AC / DC Load calculation.
• 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) when we’ve integrated protection in LCC.
• Selection of Bay Control Unit and other protection IEDs (Basic level).
• Preparation of complete Digital LCC drawings as part of Digital Substation (with NCITs, MU’s, SAM600 modules, etc...).
• Preparation of Gas Density monitoring panels using MSM (Modular Switchgear Monitoring).
• 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.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s degree in B.E / Diploma in Electrical Engineering.
• Must have 2 -6 years of experience.
• Excellent knowledge of CAD tools (Good experience in e3, not mandatory).
• Very Good knowledge of Protection & Control Systems for T & D / Gen.
• Familiarity with codes and applicable standards like IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc...
• Basic knowledge of GIS
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain professionalism.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
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