Project Engineering Experienced Professional

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

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking an electrical engineer to design protection and control schematics for high-voltage projects. You will prepare line diagrams, relay panels, and interlock lists, ensuring compliance with customer specs and safety guidelines.

The role requires 4–8 years of commissioning experience above 66kV, proficiency in CAD tools, and strong coordination across departments. English communication is essential, with opportunities to contribute to retrofit and new-build initiatives.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of commissioning and engineering experience for voltages above 66kV.
• Proficiency in CAD tools: Zuken E3, AutoCAD, Elecdes or equivalent.
• Experience in secondary control and protection schematic design; relays/IED configuration.
• Strong coordination skills and ability to work with multiple departments.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Prepare Key Line Diagrams, Protection Interface Diagrams per customer specifications.
• Prepare schematics for Control Relay Panels for retrofit projects.
• Create Cable Block Diagrams, relay ordering information, Cable Schedules and labelling lists.
• Interface between AC/DC Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, Battery, AIS GIS secondary designs.
• Coordinate with engineering leads to ensure timely, quality project execution.

Skills

Secondary protection schematic design

Relays/IED configuration

PCM/MICOM/Digsi configuration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Zuken E3

AutoCAD

Elecdes

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 youll 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 Energys 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.