HVDC SCADA, HMI Project Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai seeks an experienced SCADA and HMI Engineer for HVDC Control & Protection systems. You will join a team delivering HVDC C&P packages, handle technical specs, topology diagrams, FAT, and site coordination to ensure successful handover.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in EEE/ E&I/ E&C, 7–10+ years in OT/IT, knowledge of AVEVA or equivalent, SCADA/HMI, networking and cybersecurity, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EEE, E&I, or E&C with knowledge of communication protocols and HMI/SCADA.
• 7–10+ years of experience with OT/IT products, system configuration, networking, and security hardening.
• Experience with HVDC control, AVEVA tools, and SCADA architecture.
• Strong written and verbal communication and ability to work with international stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support HVDC SCADA and HMI for global projects.
• Design architecture and functional descriptions for HVDC SCADA solutions.
• Participate in tender activities and customer meetings.
• Work with IT infrastructure, routers, firewalls, switches, servers.
• Prepare test cases and participate in FAT/FST.
• Coordinate with site teams for commissioning and handover.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.

Skills

SCADA/HMI engineering

HVDC Systems

IT/OT networking

Cybersecurity basics

Technical documentation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in EEE / E&I / E&C

Tools

AVEVA System Platform

MicroSCADA

SQL

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID: R0131919

Date Posted: 2026-05-27

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description:

The opportunity: As a role of SCADA, HMI Engineer for HVDC Control & Protection system delivery, you will join an aspiring team that works with the HVDC Power transmission links. It is a diverse and collaborative job to be part of project group, with lots of responsibility and you will have great opportunities to develop your skills within HVDC. HVDC C&P department is responsible for delivering Control & Protection, OT/IT packages to project of HVDC System. The key responsibilities in the tender and project which includes contract specification review, prepare the technical specification, topology diagram, identify the risk and opportunities, factory system testing, FAT, coordination with site team for system commissioning, handover to service team, coordinating with internal & external stakeholders to able to deliver the complete solution to end client.

How you'll make an impact:

• Support Global Projects for HVDC SCADA & HMI.
• Design and Develop architecture & functional descriptions for Functions / Solutions for HVDC SCADA.
• Participate in Tender activities, customer meetings.
• Work in DataBase Management/SQL.
• Develop HMI with Intouch application.
• Configure Gateway Server.
• Work on IT-Infrastructure with knowledge on routers, firewalls, Switches, Servers and workstations.
• Prepare & Perform test case scenarios & participate in FST.
• Involve in Backup/ Image handling on servers and workstations and patch management.
• 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:

• Have bachelor’s degree in EEE,E&I, E&C with a knowledge in communication protocols, HMI/SCADA,AVEVA system platform / Equivalent tool, MicroSCADA experience.
• Minimum work experience of 7-10+ years with knowledge in OT/IT products, system configuration, networking & hardening scripts, Standards.
• Networking, system security & compliance.
• Knowledge on technical standards.
• Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.
• Commissioning Experience and Customer Orientation.
• Have Exposure to Cyber Security.
• Self-starter calibre who could own tasks through to completion.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Multi-Cultural Environment to develop your soft skills.
• 25% of the role needs travelling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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