Project Engineer - Secondary Engineering

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader in electrification seeks an experienced engineer in Chennai to review and prepare crucial design documentation and interface with vendors. The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical engineering, with 5-8 years of project engineering experience, especially in substation design. Proficiency in CAD tools and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to impact sustainable energy solutions and requires commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in relevant CAD design tools and international standards.
• Experience in substation tendering and project engineering.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare design documents for projects.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and technical assessments.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and regulations.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Proficiency in CAD design tools

Communication skills

Project engineering knowledge

Team collaboration ability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Tools

CAD design tools

E3

Job description

Responsibilities

• Review Tender document, technical specifications and prepare Design Intent Document. Prepare Protection SLD showing principles, relays and meters and functional Design Standards/Descriptions, and prepare Signal list, trip matrix, Logics & Interlocks.
• Review Vendor drawings and documents (technical vetting of Control & Relay panels, Auxiliary System) and prepare schematic diagrams for the interface equipment in Control & Relay Panel scheme, thus providing completeness.
• Prepare relay ordering information and circuit diagrams – New & Existing Set-up (applicable for retrofit projects) and prepare Cable block diagram and Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering and Wiring/Termination diagrams and Core sheets and SCS IO Schedule.
• Panel Engineering Expertise (Layouts, circuit diagram, wiring table, terminal table etc.) – Preference for preparation of Voltage drop calculation – Trip & Close coil, LVAC power cable and Identification of existing drawings and modifying them using red and green markups as per standard requirements.
• Interface knowledge with Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units / SCADA/RTU/Tele protection are essential. Auxiliary Power System design like Low Voltage AC Panel & DC Panel requirements, Aux Tr and Battery & Charger Sizing, ACDC Cable sizing & CB selectivity study and CT / VT Sizing.
• Relay configuration (Preferred) and excellent knowledge in AIS & GIS secondary designs. build documentation and coordination with other departments like primary, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department control and protection etc. for design progress & completion.
• Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed. Ensure on-time delivery of design deliverables, be vigilant on project schedule impacts and responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings and technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation.
• Take part in customer meetings/site visits for tender/project clarifications and support, act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning, estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage and bring innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort.
• Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system and ensure Safety through design principles which are meant for complete project lifecycle. Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed. Ensure on-time delivery of design deliverables & be vigilant on project schedule impacts.
• Technical data sheets verification of equipment’s. Knowledge of equipment such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc. and technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation. Take part in customer meetings/site visits for tender/project clarifications and support, act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning and estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage.
• Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort and Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed and ensure on-time delivery of design deliverables & be vigilant on project schedule impacts and support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning and Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow OPEX initiatives.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 5-8 years experience.
• Proficiency in required CAD design tools and E3. 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 and able to guide and plan works for the team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high‑quality digital solutions.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission‑critical technologies like high‑voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.