Primary Engineering | Chennai, India

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids is seeking an Engineering Authority in Chennai, India, to handle engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects. You will work on substation designs and coordinate with project teams, ensuring quality and effectiveness in project execution.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree or electrical engineering diploma, along with 7-10 years of experience. Proficiency in CAD tools and knowledge of international standards is essential. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in engineering roles.
• Experience with substation layouts and vendor evaluations.
• Ability to maintain and update documentation per quality process.

Responsibilities

• Execute complete engineering assignments for projects.
• Prepare substation layouts and designs.
• Coordinate with various teams for project support.
• Innovate ways to reduce engineering efforts.

Skills

Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects

Proficiency in CAD design tools

Knowledge of international standards (IEEE, IEC)

Dynamic and proactive team player

Proficiency in English

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in electrical engineering

Tools

BIM Tools

Navisworks

MicroStation

AutoCAD

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/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

• 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.