Lead Structural Steel Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to lead GIS steel structure projects, producing engineering documents and calculations for high-voltage equipment. You will coordinate with engineering and production teams to ensure timely, compliant design delivery.

The role requires 8–10 years in civil/structural engineering, hands-on use of STAAD.Pro, Tekla, and relevant codes and standards. OT may be needed for critical project phases.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience with BE/ME Civil & Structural Engineering.
• Hands-on experience in structural engineering using STAAD.Pro, Idea-static, Ansys & Hilti Profits.
• Hands-on experience in Tekla, Navisworks and other modelling software.
• Familiarity with codes and standards (American, European, Canadian) is mandatory.
• Knowledge of HSE standards like OSHA, DIN is mandatory.
• Knowledge of IEC/IEEE/ANSI international standards preferable.
• Knowledge of HV substation/HV products preferable.
• Working knowledge of Tekla structures is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead project engineer to develop engineering documents and drawings for GIS steel structures.
• Deliver tasks and coordinate with colleagues and project lead engineer.
• Interact with Primary Engineering, Secondary Engineering, Project Management and Production units.
• Plan and coordinate with stakeholders for smooth project execution.
• Prepare design calculations (STAAD.Pro, Idea-static & Hilti Profits) for GIS structures above 66kV.
• Contribute to Tekla modelling in applicable projects.
• Maintain and update project documentation per quality processes.
• Ensure inputs are available from stakeholders and deliver on time with quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BE/ME Civil & Structural

Tools

STAAD.Pro

Idea-static

Ansys

Hilti Profits

Tekla

Navisworks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a world leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.

The Opportunity

Hitachi Energy is a world leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world’s energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future – for today’s generations and those to come.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• You will be a part of the GIS Steel Structural Engineering team, you will be supporting as project lead engineer to develop project specific engineering documents and drawings for submission to customer and the documents required for manufacturing of Steel Support Structures for GIS equipment (transmission and sub-transmission systems).
• 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.
• You may also interact with other departments like Primary Engineering, Secondary engineering, Project Management and Production units.
• Project Planning and coordination with various internal & external stakeholders for a smooth project execution.
• Preparation of Design calculation (in Staad. Pro, Idea-static & Hilti profits) of Steel Support Structures for Gas Insulated Switchgears above 66kV. (Contribution to Tekla modelling will be mandatorily required in certain projects).
• Ensure all necessary inputs are available from stakeholders.
• Prepare project specific Civil plan for customer providing GIS loading for design of customer building floor, ceiling cranes etc., Influence of environmental conditions on GIS structure designs etc.
• Self-review & peer review of documents.
• Delivery of designs on time with Quality and coordinating with the other team members and project lead engineer.
• Directly responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective projects as per quality process.
• 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

• Years of experience: 8 – 10 years with B.E/M.E. in Civil & Structural Engineering.
• Hand on experience in Structural engineering using STAAD. Pro, Idea-static, Ansys & Hilti Profits software's.
• Hand on experience in Tekla, Navisworks and other modelling software's.
• Familiarity with codes and applicable standards necessary for Structural Modelling & Detailing (American, European, Canadian etc.) is Mandatory.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge tools like AUTOCAD, MS Office etc.
• Knowledge of Galvanization & painting procedures.
• Knowledge of HSE standards like OSHA, DIN etc.. is mandatory.
• Knowledge of international standards such as IEC/ IEEE / ANSI is preferable.
• Knowledge of HV substation / HV products preferable.
• Working knowledge of Tekla structures is an added advantage.

Publication date : 2026-08-19