Project Engineer - Structural Steel Engineer

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy’s Indian Operations Center seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to design and document GIS steel structures. You will prepare structural models in STAAD, generate calculations, and ensure compliance with international standards while coordinating with project teams.

The role requires 4–6 years experience, strong communication, and familiarity with Tekla/Navisworks and AutoCAD. Join a multidisciplinary team delivering on-time engineering documentation for manufacturing and customer

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience with B.E/M.E in civil/structural engineering.
• Hands-on STAAD Pro experience is required.
• Idea Statica knowledge is an added advantage.
• Tekla, Navisworks and other modelling tools are a plus.
• Familiar with codes/standards for structural modelling & detailing (American/European/Canadian).
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MS Office.
• Knowledge of galvanization and painting processes.
• Familiar with HSE standards such as OSHA/DIN.
• Awareness of IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards is preferable.
• HV substations/HV products knowledge is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare structural analysis and design models in STAAD.
• Produce STAAD/Idea Statica calculations and design documents.
• Create civil plans for GIS loading and building service needs.
• Self/peer review of documents and timely delivery with quality.
• Coordinate with other engineering and production teams.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

B.E Civil Engineering or M.E Structural Engineering

Tools

STAAD Pro

Idea Statica

Tekla

Navisworks

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The opportunity:

“The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning.”

How you’ll make an impact:

You will be a part of the GIS Steel Structural Engineering team, you will be supporting the project engineers / project lead engineers to develop project specific engineering documents and drawings for submission to customer and the documents required for manufacturing of Steel Support Structures for GIS equipment (transmission and sub-transmission systems). You will be an individual contributor who would deliver the tasks as per the given inputs and when required need to work in coordination with other colleagues and should exhibit good collaborative skills to complete the task. You may also interact with other departments like Primary Engineering, Secondary engineering, Project Management and Production units. Preparation of Structural Analysis and Design Model in STAAD, Structural Calculation reports, Connection Calculation in Idea Statica for Gas Insulated Switchgears above 66kV. Ensure all necessary inputs are available from stakeholders. Prepare project specific Civil plan for customer providing GIS loading for design of customer building floor, ceiling cranes etc., Influence of environmental conditions on GIS structure designs etc. Self-review & peer review of documents. Delivery of designs on time with Quality and coordinating with the other team members and project lead engineer. Directly responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective 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:

• Years of experience: 4 – 6 years with Minimum B.E in Civil Engineering or M.E in Structural Engineering.
• Hands on experience in STAAD Pro.
• Knowledge in Idea Statica is an added advantage.
• Knowledge in Tekla, Navisworks and other modelling software's is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with codes and applicable standards necessary for Structural Modelling & Detailing (American, European, Canadian etc.) is Mandatory.
• Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge tools like AUTOCAD, MS Office etc.
• Knowledge of Galvanization & painting procedures.
• Knowledge of HSE standards like OSHA, DIN etc.
• Knowledge of international standards such as IEC/ IEEE / ANSI is preferable.
• Knowledge of HV substation / HV products preferable.
• Working knowledge of Staad.pro is an added advantage.

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