Primary Engineering

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India seeks an experienced electrical engineer to lead substation design and engineering deliverables for diverse projects. You will prepare layouts, grounding and lightning drawings, and coordinate with tendering, project management and design teams to ensure quality and on-time execution.

The role requires 7-10 years of experience, a degree in engineering or electrical engineering, and strong CAD proficiency (BIM,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in electrical engineering.
• 7-10 years' experience in engineering projects/tenders.
• Proficiency in CAD design tools (BIM, AutoCAD, Revit).
• Knowledge of IEEE/IEC standards and substation design.

Responsibilities

• Prepare substation layouts, grounding and lightning system drawings.
• Vetting vendor offers and evaluating technical risk.
• Coordinate with engineering, tendering, project management and design functions.

Skills

CAD design

English proficiency

Education

Electrical engineering degree or diploma

Tools

BIM Tools

BIM 360

Navisworks

MicroStation

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0142804 Date Posted: 2026-08-28 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No

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. 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. 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 etc. 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 maintaining and updating the documentation for respective tenders and projects as per quality process. 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

Your background Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in electrical engineering, with 7-10 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.

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