Primary Design Engineer - GIS

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED is seeking an experienced GIS/Substation design engineer in Chennai to lead primary engineering activities for GIS projects. You will develop SLDs, 3D models, layout plans and detailed documentation, coordinating with managers and cross‑functional teams to meet project milestones.

The role requires a electrical engineering degree and 4–8 years in GIS/substation design, with proficiency in Creo/Pro-E, AutoCAD 3D, SAP, Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 4-8 years of experience in primary engineering and substation design.
• Hands-on with 3D tools such as Creo/Pro-E and AutoCAD 3D.
• Knowledge of IEC, EN and ANSI standards.
• SAP and advanced engineering/project tools.
• Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute primary engineering activities for GIS projects from handover to completion.
• Interpret customer specifications and standards to develop deliverables.
• Prepare SLDs, layout plans, 3D GIS models and detailed design docs.
• Ensure timely delivery of milestones including BOM and as-built docs.
• Generate BOMs in SAP and support procurement activities.
• Participate in customer meetings and design reviews.
• Drive Design-to-Value initiatives for cost and lead-time improvements.
• Coordinate with secondary and steel engineering teams for handovers.
• Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and CAPA actions.
• Identify risks and maintain focus on quality and compliance.
• Share expertise via training and mentoring of junior engineers.

Skills

Creo/Pro-E

AutoCAD 3D

MS Office

Power BI

PowerPoint

Excel

Analytical skills

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SAP

PDB

MDB

Manage

ProTrack

Adonis

Creo/Pro-E

AutoCAD 3D

Job description

Location

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID

R0143343

Date Posted

2026-09-08

Company Name

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category)

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote

No

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.

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