Project Engineering Experienced Professional

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

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai, India, seeks an experienced Engineer for Control & Protection tasks up to 400 kV. You will prepare schematics, BOMs, and hour estimates, coordinating with engineering leads for precise project execution.

The role requires a Bachelor's in electrical engineering and 4–8 years of commissioning experience above 66 kV, with proficiency in CAD tools and relay/IED configurations. English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 4–8 years in commissioning and engineering for voltage level above 66kV.
• Experience in Secondary Control and Protection schematic design, Relays/IED configuration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Control & Protection schematics up to 400 kV and BOM.
• Prepare Cable Block Diagrams, wiring, termination, and labeling lists.
• Coordinate with Engineering Leads for project execution and timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to progress design.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Protection & Control

CAD design

Relay/IED configuration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zuken E3

AutoCAD

Elecdes

Omicron test kits

Doble test kits

Job description

## Project Engineering Experienced ProfessionalApply: Onsite: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: Full time: Posted 8 Days Ago: End Date: September 30, 2026 (26 days left to apply): R0141021**Location:**Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India**Job ID:**R0141021**Date Posted:**2026-08-25**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity:** Design authority for Control & Protection engineering tasks of low to medium complexity. Work on projects, ensuring the work is completed cost-effectively and in line with contract requirements, quality standards, and safety guidelines. Based on customer technical specifications and inputs from the Europe Engineering team, Prepare Control & Protection schematics up to 400 kV, along with the Bill of Materials, engineering hour estimates, and technical risk and opportunity assessments. Coordinate closely with Engineering Leads to ensure smooth and accurate project execution.**How you’ll make an impact:*** Prepare Key Line Diagrams, Protection Interface Diagrams, Feeder Block Diagrams & Trip Matrix, signal lists and interlocks in line with customer technical specifications.* Prepare schematics for Control & Relay Panel schematics for new and existing setups, especially for retrofit projects.* Prepare Cable Block Diagrams, relay ordering information, Cable Schedules and create lists for wiring, termination, and labelling for panel manufacturing.* Essential knowledge of Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units, SCADA, RTU, and Tele protection.* Interface between AC Panels, DC Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, Battery, ACDC Cable Sizing, AIS & GIS secondary designs and work with various departments for design progress and completion.* Conduct technical risk and opportunity assessments and estimate engineering hours and validate inputs.* Collaboration with the team, take responsibility for assigned tasks, and ensure timely delivery with high-quality results.* You will be responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.* Living Hitachi Energy’s core values 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 electrical engineering.* Should have 4 to 8 years in commissioning and Engineering for Voltage level above 66kV.* Proficiency in CAD design tools like Zuken E3, AutoCAD, Elecdes or equivalent.* Experience in Secondary Control and Protection Schematic Design, Relays/IEDs configuration.* High technical experience with strong coordination skills.* Know how in PCM, Micom, Digsi IED configuration tools.* Knowledge on test kits such as Omicron (CMC 356 & 256), Doble & other test kit.* Proficiency in spoken and written English.