Primary Engineer

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai is seeking an experienced engineering professional to handle substation designs and project-related engineering assignments. Candidates should have a strong foundation in engineering principles, with significant experience in handling engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects.

The ideal applicant will demonstrate proficiency with various CAD tools, a comprehensive understanding of relevant international standards, and the ability to work independently while maintaining high accountability. The role requires a collaborative and proactive approach to achieve project objectives.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience in engineering.
• Experience in handling complete engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects.
• Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare substation layouts and section drawings.
• Conduct verification of technical data sheets of primary equipment.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, MicroStation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT, 3D competence)

Knowledge of primary equipment (circuit breakers, transformers)

Dynamic and proactive, team player

Proficiency in spoken & written English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in electrical engineering

Tools

BIM Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

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, engineering hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation, coordinate with Engineering Manager, Engineering Leads, Tendering team, Project managers, SCM, secondary and civil/steel design functions, consultants, end customers and provide required support in each project / tender.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Primary engineering deliverables: substation layouts and section drawings, grounding system drawings, lightning system design, cable routings, cable tray routings, clearance drawings 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 maintaining and updating the documentation for respective tenders and projects as per quality process.
• 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 engineering or diploma in electrical engineering, with 5-10 years' experience.
• Proficiency in required CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, MicroStation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT, 3D competence).
• Experience in handling complete engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects, exposure to international experience & standards IEC, IEEE & AS.
• Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, cable sizing, battery & battery charger sizing, etc.
• 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.