Technical Lead - Substation Automation System

Hitachi Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Professional in Project Engineering to manage complex engineering-based projects. The role involves technical coordination during project execution, ensuring compliance with specifications, and leading the project team effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a BE/B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with 8 - 12 years of experience and knowledge of relevant IEDs configuration tools. Candidates should also possess strong communication skills and technical expertise in substation automation.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in project engineering.
• Hands-on experience in substation automation and network control centers.
• Strong understanding of coordination and project execution.

Responsibilities

• Create and verify Base Design in the project execution phase.
• Manage technical coordination for the project team.
• Ensure compliance with internal regulations and guidelines.
• Contribute to technical solutions for project setups.

Skills

Knowledge of Generator protection relays

Experience with IEDs configuration tools

Working knowledge of Cyber Security

Proficiency in IEC protocols

Strong communication skills in English

Education

BE/B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

PCM600

DIGSI

MicroSCADA

Job description

The opportunity

Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including repairs designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc. Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays. Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project. May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors. A Senior Professional applies advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities may include: managing projects/processes, working independently with limited supervision; coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and sometimes complex.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Create Base Design with all necessary concepts. Verify the implemented Base Design in the Detail Design (Bay and Station level Engineering).
• Technical coordination and lead for the project team during the project execution phase (Detail Design, Manufacturing, Testing Commissioning). Technical coordination for FAT.
• Responsible to ensure that the specification is fulfilled in respect of the technical offer.
• Contribute to the improvement of the Net-margin including upsales, etc.
• Ensure project execution is carried out fulfilling internal processes and guidelines.
• Ensure experience and learnings during the project execution are shared with colleagues within the same unit (Sales, B&P, PMs, Engineering, Testing, Commissioning).
• Project execution for complex projects (e.g., Retrofit, Fast Track Projects, Turn Key Projects, etc.).
• Contribute to identify market compliant, low risk technical solution and efficient project setup (e.g., Organization, Communication, Sub-supplier).
• 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

• BE/B.Tech - Electrical or Electronics Engg. with 8 – 12 years of relevant experience.
• Should have knowledge on Generator, Line, Transformer, Busbar protection relays and Bay control units.
• Should have worked on IEDs configuration tools like PCM600, DIGSI, Agile studio, Easergy Studio, etc.
• Should have worked on MicroSCADA for SAS & DMS, Gateway and Remote HMI applications etc.; Work experience on 800xA for HMI, Load shedding, Generator shedding application etc., will be added advantage.
• Should have working knowledge of Protocols such as IEC61850, Modbus, IEC-104, IEC-101, DLMS etc.
• Should have working knowledge on Cyber Security for designing Substation Automation/Network control centers.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.