Main Circuit Equipment-Support Function

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in India is seeking an Entry level Project Engineer with a basic background in Power Systems Engineering. The role supports main circuit equipment for mid-to-high complexity projects and serves as a key technical contributor across disciplines, suppliers, and customers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and foundational knowledge of power system design, with strong communication skills and English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of power system studies and electrical network modeling.
• Foundational understanding of electrical power system design.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, and DIN international standards.
• Basic knowledge of power electronics applications in HV/EHV systems (e.g., HVDC, FACTS) is a plus.
• Understanding of equipment selection, sizing, and integration based on customer specifications.
• Basic knowledge of power systems equipment, including transformers, capacitors, reactors, instrument transformers, circuit breakers, disconnectors, surge arresters, GIS.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of French, German, or Swedish is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier documentation processes and ensure timely approvals.
• Conduct equipment-related studies to ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality, and safety standards.
• Coordinate and review technical documentation, evaluate designs, and provide cross-disciplinary technical support.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to define and communicate technical requirements to suppliers.
• Support documentation related to equipment testing and site commissioning.
• Engage directly with customers and suppliers for technical coordination and issue resolution.
• Represent engineering in project meetings, presenting technical aspects and progress updates.
• Maintain a strong professional network and share best practices across projects.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety, integrity, and responsibility.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedEntry level Project Engineerwith a basic background inPower Systems Engineering. This role focuses on the support function of main circuit equipment for medium to high complexity projects. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical contributor, collaborating across disciplines, suppliers, and customers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that align with industry standards and customer expectations.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivatedEntry level Project Engineerwith a basic background inPower Systems Engineering. This role focuses on the support function of main circuit equipment for medium to high complexity projects. The successful candidate will serve as a key technical contributor, collaborating across disciplines, suppliers, and customers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions that align with industry standards and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive supplier documentation processes and ensure timely approvals.
• Conduct equipment-related studies to ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality, and safety standards.
• Coordinate and review technical documentation, evaluate designs, and provide cross-disciplinary technical support.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain team to define and communicate technical requirements to suppliers.
• Support documentation related to equipment testing and site commissioning.
• Engage directly with customers and suppliers for technical coordination and issue resolution.
• Represent engineering in project meetings, presenting technical aspects and progress updates.
• Maintain a strong professional network and share best practices across projects.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values ofsafety, integrity, and responsibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of power system studies and electrical network modeling.
• Foundational understanding of electrical power system design.
• Familiarity with international standards such asIEC, IEEE, and DIN.
• Basic knowledge of power electronics applications in HV/EHV systems (e.g., HVDC, FACTS) is a plus.
• Understanding of equipment selection, sizing, and integration based on customer specifications.
• Basic knowledge of power systems equipment, including:
  • Power Transformers, Capacitors, Reactors
  • Instrument Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors
  • Surge Arresters, Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge ofFrench, German, or Swedishis an advantage.

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.