Primary Design Engineer

Hitachi Energy Ltd.; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Ltd. in Chennai seeks an experienced Electrical Engineer to take ownership of substation design on AIS/GIS projects.

You will prepare layouts, grounding, lightning, cable routings, BOMs, and vendor assessments, ensuring compliance with IEC/IEEE standards and project schedules. The role requires 7-12 years in electrical engineering, proficiency with BIM tools (BIM 360, Navisworks, AutoCAD, REVIT), and the ability to work across international teams while upholding Hitachi Energy's

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or diploma degree in Electrical Engineering, with 7-12 years’ experience.
• Proficiency in CAD design tools: BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, Microstation/AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE standards; substation tendering and project engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Substation layouts and section drawings, grounding and lightning system designs, cable routings, BOMs.
• Vetting of vendor offers and engg hours estimation.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and Hitachi Energy quality standards.

Skills

Substation design

Electrical CAD

IEEE/IEC standards

Vendor evaluation

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Electrical Engineering

Tools

BIM Tools

BIM 360

Navisworks

Microstation

AutoCAD

AutoCAD REVIT

Job description

The Opportunity

Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to medium complexity. Execution of complete engineering assignments on small, medium or large projects/tender cost effectively and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards. Based on technical specification from end customers and inputs from OU Engineering team, prepare Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable routings, Bill of materials, RFQs, vetting of vendor offers, engg hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Primary Engineering Deliverables. Experience in handling complete Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects, Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS.
• Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable routings, Cable tray routings, Clearance drawings.
• Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, Cable sizing, Battery & Battery Charger Sizing, etc.
• Technical data sheets verification of primary equipment. Knowledge of primary equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc.
• Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary equipment, system as and when needed.
• Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation. Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort.
• Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow Opex initiatives.
• 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.

Your Background

• Bachelor’s or diploma degree in Electrical Engineering, with 7 - 12 years’ experience.
• Proficiency in required CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, Microstation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT, 3D competence).
• Knowledge of relevant International standards ex. IEEE, IEC,etc. Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial).
• Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.
• Works independently, applying established standards. Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization.
• Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Publication date : 2026-10-14