Primary Design Engineer - GIS

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a qualified Electrical Engineer to lead primary engineering for GIS substations in Chennai. You will design and review SLDs, layouts, and 3D models, ensuring compliance with IEC/EN/ANSI standards and delivering drawings and BOMs on schedule.

You’ll collaborate with project managers, tendering teams, and customers while mentoring junior engineers and driving continuous improvement in project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4–8 years of experience in primary engineering and substation design.
• Hands-on experience with Creo/Pro-E, AutoCAD 3D, and MS Office.
• Familiarity with IEC, EN, and ANSI.
• Experience with SAP and engineering tools (PDB, MDB, ProTrack, Adonis).

Responsibilities

• Lead primary engineering activities for GIS projects from handover through project completion.
• Interpret customer specifications, compliance requirements, and project standards to develop deliverables.
• Prepare electrical and gas SLDs, layout plans, sectional drawings, 3D GIS models, and detailed design documentation.
• Ensure timely delivery of milestones including base design, BOM, detailed design, and as-built documentation.
• Generate and release BOMs in SAP, support procurement activities, and prepare technical documentation.
• Participate in customer meetings, clarifications, design reviews, and project discussions to achieve design freeze.
• Drive Design-to-Value initiatives by identifying cost, lead-time, and margin improvements.
• Coordinate with secondary and steel engineering teams for seamless handovers.
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Mentor junior engineers and share technical knowledge.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Creo/Pro-E

AutoCAD 3D

SAP

PDB

MDB

Manage

ProTrack

Adonis

MS Office

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

Job description

Opportunity

Join a key engineering role focused on the design and execution of High Voltage GIS (Gas Insulated Switchgear) substations. You will work closely with project managers, lead engineers, tendering teams, customers, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high‑quality primary engineering solutions. This role offers opportunities to contribute to complex substation projects, drive design optimization, support continuous improvement initiatives, and mentor emerging engineers.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead and execute primary engineering activities for GIS projects from technical handover through project completion.
• Interpret customer specifications, compliance requirements, and project technical standards to develop accurate engineering deliverables.
• Prepare electrical and gas single line diagrams (SLDs), layout plans, sectional drawings, 3D GIS models, detailed design documentation, and guaranteed technical particulars.
• Ensure timely delivery of project milestones including base design, BOM preparation, detailed design, and as‑built documentation.
• Generate and release BOMs in SAP, support procurement activities, and prepare technical documentation for project‑specific equipment.
• Participate in customer meetings, technical clarifications, design reviews, and project review discussions to achieve design freeze and successful project execution.
• Drive Design-to-Value (DtV) initiatives by identifying cost, lead‑time, and margin improvement opportunities through optimized technical solutions.
• Coordinate with secondary engineering and steel engineering teams to ensure seamless project handovers and execution.
• Support troubleshooting for factory and site issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Identify project risks and opportunities while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Share technical expertise through training, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and mentoring of junior engineers.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 4-8 years of experience in primary engineering and substation design.
• Hands‑on experience with 3D engineering tools such as Creo/Pro‑E, AutoCAD 3D, and MS Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of High Voltage GIS products, GIS project execution processes, and substation engineering practices.
• Familiarity with international standards including IEC, EN, and ANSI.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced engineering/project tools such as PDB, MDB, Manage, ProTrack, and Adonis.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, stakeholder management, and project coordination capabilities.
• Experience working in customer‑focused engineering environments with an emphasis on quality, on‑time delivery, and continuous improvement.

Publication date : 2026-09-08