Primary Engineer | Chennai, India

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Tamil Nadu seeks an experienced engineer for roles involving substation design and engineering responsibilities. The ideal candidate will lead project deliverables including layouts and design specifications and should possess solid CAD proficiency and project management skills.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5-10 years in the field, along with strong knowledge of relevant international standards and equipment. The role demands both independent and collaborative work within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in engineering roles.
• Experience in handling Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects.
• Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare substation layouts and section drawings.
• Coordinate with teams and provide project support.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality processes.

Skills

CAD design tools proficiency (BIM Tools, Navisworks, MicroStation, AutoCAD)

Technical risk and opportunity assessment

Knowledge of substation equipment (circuit breakers, transformers)

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Dynamic and proactive in the workplace

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in electrical engineering

Tools

BIM 360

AutoCAD REVIT

Job description

Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to medium complexity. Execution of complete engineering assignments on small, medium or large projects/tendercost 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. Coordinate with Engineering Manager, Engineering Leads, Tendering team, Project managers, SCM, Secondary and civil / steel design functions, consultants, end customers etc. 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, drawings, 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.