Project Engineer Primary

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India is seeking an experienced Substation Engineer to lead engineering activities for projects and tenders of varying complexity in Chennai. You will develop substations layouts, grounding and protection drawings, manage BOMs, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure delivery excellence.

The role emphasizes BIM-based design, Revit/AutoCAD proficiency, and knowledge of AIS/GIS substations up to 66 kV and above, with frequent vendor coordination and technical risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics engineering.
• 6–10 years of experience in substations engineering.
• Experience with AIS and GIS substations (66kV+).
• Familiar with Statcom/SVC/Mobile/Prefab substations and grid integration.

Responsibilities

• Engineering authority for projects/tenders of low to medium complexity.
• Prepare substation layouts, grounding, lightning, and route cables.
• Vetting of vendors, BOM/BOQ, and eng hours estimation.
• Coordinate with MEP, Civil, and design functions and customers.

Skills

Substation Design Calculation

Substation Layout Engineering

BIM authoring

LOD/LOI concepts

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Engineering (Electrical & Electronics)

Tools

Revit (ACC)

AutoCAD

DIALux

ETAP

CDEGS

Cymgrid

Cymcab

Job description

Job Description:

Main Accountabilities

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.

• Produce discipline‑specific BIM models as agreed in the BEP and Task Information Delivery Plan (TIDP)
• Develop models to required LOD / LOI at each project stage

• Populate models with accurate geometry, attributes, parameters, and metadata

• Ensure all authored models comply with:

• Model structure and classification rules
• BIM standards and naming conventions
• Shared parameter requirements

• Perform self‑checks prior to submission to the Common Data Environment (CDE) as per workflow (WIP Shared Published)

Environment (CDE)

• Publish and update models in the CDE as per workflow (WIP Shared Published)

Support BIM Coordinator During

• Model federation
• Clash detection
• Issue resolution

• Resolve assigned clashes and model issues within agreed

timelines

• Implement design changes accurately and traceably
• Maintain version control and update history
• Ensure information containers remain consistent with latest

approved inputs

Activities Involved

Able To Perform The Following Activities

Having detailed design experience of minimum two projects of each AIS & GIS substation from 66kV & Above Statcom/SVC/Mobile SS/Prefab SS Knowledge - Importance of power quality projects in the grid integration. Substation Interface Engineering with MEP, Civil & Secondary - Handles interface coordination and resolves routine issues. Vendor Co‑ordination - Independently coordinates with vendors for clarifications. Customer & Consultant Co‑ordination - Handles routine customer & Consultant technical coordination. Tender Engineering - Understand the requirements from the sales, handle tender engineering independently, prepare Layout & SLD, BOM/BOQ of all major equipment, accessories. Project Engineering - Capable to handle the primary engineering, follow the Quality & processes & identify the project risks. Knowledge of Safety aspects in engineering and its applications. Standards - IEC, IEEE, EU & experience in utility base practice of middle east and Africa region.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Engineering (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)
• 6-10 years exp

Specific Knowledge & Skillsets

Substation Design Calculation (SCF, SAG, Earthing, DSLP, Lighting, Conductor Sizing, Cable sizing (HV & MV) & Transformer sizing) - Performs design calculations as per standards and client requirements with minimum two of each AIS & GIS project.

Substation Layout Engineering of OEL, Earthing, Cable routing, DSLP layout - Independently deliver the layout & section drawing to the customer.

Tool Experience in Design Calculation (Cymgrid, Cymcab, DIALux, ETAP, CDEGS) - Independently uses calculation software and reviews the report.

Revit (ACC) & AutoCAD Competency - Review of documents through Revit and AutoCAD tool.

BIM authoring using Revit (or discipline‑specific tools such as Tekla, Civil3D)

• Creation and maintenance of:
• Parametric families
• Templates
• Schedules and quantities

• Understanding of LOD / LOI concepts and staged information

delivery

• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and EIR requirements
• Clear technical communication
• Ability to accept and act on coordination feedback

Discipline in following defined processes and workflows

Soft Skills

• Individual contributors using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often think independently to challenge traditional solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.
• Works independently, applying established standards.
• Excellent English speaker, good communication skills.
• Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization.
• Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership.

Publication date : 2026-08-26