Plants Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai seeks a Plants Project Manager for HVDC design. You will lead the electrical, mechanical, and civil design teams for HVDC projects, overseeing auxiliary power systems and related equipment.

You will coordinate with project teams, mentor engineers, and drive PLM activities while ensuring compliance with global standards, schedules, and budgets. A 9+ year background in relevant design is required, with strong communication and detail

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 9+ years of design experience in auxiliary power for substations/power plants/oil & gas.
• Knowledge of design principles and applicable standards in the department.
• Knowledge of Eplan or Elecdes, PLM tools, NX or Teamcenter.
• MS Office (Word, Excel) proficiency.
• HVDC experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of process structuring and process management; 3D modelling is a plus.
• Self-starting, detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team in projects and tenders for HVDC plants.
• Coordinate with project teams to track updates and ensure solution alignment.
• Support PLM activities and base solution development.
• Ensure compliance with global standards and upgrade solutions accordingly.
• Manage department time schedules and engineering budget.
• Mentor new engineers and transfer knowledge.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulations and Hitachi Energy guidelines.

Skills

Eplan

Elecdes

PLM Tools

NX

Teamcenter

MS Office

Communication

HVDC

3D Modelling

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

PLM

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0131013 Date Posted: 2026-07-08 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity: Plants Project Manager HVDC will be the project manager for Plants & Civil design team focusing on Electromechanical, Electrical (Station Auxiliary Power), and Civil Design (including auxiliary systems) for HVDC projects. Will support the project team in executing the project processes with Plants team.

How you'll make an impact

• Demonstrate knowledge in the design of MVS, LVS, Diesel Generator, Auxiliary/distribution Transformer & battery system.
• Leading the design team in project/tenders.
• Coordinate with project teams to understand the updates required for the solution provided.
• Support PLM activities & Base solution development.
• Understand global standards and upgrade solution accordingly to utilize it for global projects.
• Responsible for department Time schedule & engineering budget.
• Identifying potential Risk and Opportunities at various stages of a project/tender.
• Mentoring new engineers with process and technical competence.
• 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

• You hold a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with a minimum work experience of 9+ years in Design of auxiliary power for substation/power plant/ Oil and gas.
• Knowledge of the design principles and applicable standards used within the technical field of the department.
• You must have Knowledge & Skills in Eplan or Elecdes, PLM Tools, NX or Teamcenter.
• Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.
• HVDC Experience preferred.
• Good knowledge of process structuring & process management, 3D Modelling preferred.
• Self-starter calibre who could own tasks through to completion.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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