HMI/SCADA Engineer | Chennai, India

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel during commissioning

Job summary

Hitachi Energy FACTS technology seeks an experienced SOM Application engineer for control systems. You will develop HMI/SCADA solutions using AVEVA System Platform and MicroSCADA, verify designs in test environments, and support commissioning and tender activities.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in EEE/ECE/E&I, 4+ years in relevant energy sectors, and strong knowledge of SCADA/DCS platforms. Global travel during commissioning is possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical and electronics engineering (EEE)
• Bachelor's degree in electronics & communication engineering (ECE)
• Bachelor's degree in electronics & instrumentation engineering (E&I)
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in oil and gas, energy, utilities, or substation automation systems
• Strong foundation in electrical control systems and SCADA/DCS platforms
• Hands-on experience designing HMI solutions using MicroSCADA and AVEVA System Platform
• Knowledge of IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC DA/UA, and DNP protocols
• Proficiency in English; able to collaborate in an international environment

Responsibilities

• Develop HMI and SCADA applications for FACTS technology using AVEVA System Platform and MicroSCADA.
• Verify HMI and SCADA/Gateway solutions in test areas and participate in FAT and SAT.
• Design and validate control system network architecture and related documentation.
• Support delivery and tender teams to implement solutions through commissioning.
• Manage design, project schedule, budget, and quality of deliverables for control engineering.
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and the project team during factory acceptance and commissioning.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

HMI design

SCADA

AVEVA System Platform

MicroSCADA

HMI verification

Network & IEC protocols

English communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech in EEE

B.E./B.Tech in ECE

B.E./B.Tech in E&I

Tools

AVEVA System Platform

MicroSCADA

IET600

Job description

Hitachi Energy FACTS technology uses a very high-end system for its control, protection and monitoring. This system is called MACH. This computerized system is built with state-of-the-art electronics, microprocessors and digital signal processors, connected by high performance industry standard busses and fiber optic communication links. They operate on very high standard application software designed by the control engineering team for which there is a need for experienced SOM Application engineers for the Control System.As the system is being continuously evolved, the Station Operating and Monitoring System (SOM) is becoming more complex and customized. It requires a great deal of design, testing & verification of HMI, SCADA, Network & Cybersecurity areas.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Development and Engineering of HMI and SCADA Application for FACTS technology in AVEVA System Platform and MicroSCADA solutions.
• Perform verification of HMI and SCADA/Gateway Solutions of our Control systems in Test area and participate in Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test.
• Design and validation of Control system network architecture and support developing Control system documentation.
• Support our delivery organization with the assistance they need in order to successfully implement our new solution towards customer project until commissioning. As well as supporting the tender organization for new opportunities.
• Responsible for design, project schedule, budget, and quality of deliverables during the entire project execution process for control engineering scope.
• Extensive contact with other engineering disciplines, the project manager, project management engineer and externally to our customer during factory acceptance and commissioning phase.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 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.

You will become part of a dedicated project team, in which we work together throughout all phases of our extensive projects. Collaboration is, in other words, a central part of your new position that will provide you with a great starting point in our organization your possibilities of further career opportunities. It will also give you the benefit to travel globally during the commissioning period based on the project requirements.

Your background:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), or Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering (E&I).
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in oil and gas, energy, utilities, or substation automation systems.
• Strong foundation in electrical control systems and SCADA/DCS platforms.
• Hands-on experience designing HMI solutions using MicroSCADA and AVEVA System Platform.
• Knowledge of the IET600 engineering tool, SCIL programming, and the IEC 61850 standard.
• Competence in substation automation engineering and station control systems based on MicroSCADA, including IEC 61850-8-1, Modbus, OPC DA/UA, IEC protocols, and DNP.
• Good understanding of Ethernet network topologies and redundancy concepts.
• Experience in IEC 61850, MicroSCADA HMI, event and database management, or communication protocols is an advantage.
• A proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and consistently delivers high-quality work on time.
• Motivated to contribute to continuous improvement and the development of new solutions.
• Proficient in English and comfortable collaborating and exchanging knowledge in an international environment.
• Able to work independently while applying established standards and procedures.

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.