Project Engineering Experienced Professional

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in India seeks a design authority for Control & Protection engineering at 66 kV and above, responsible for preparing schematics, BOMs, and engineering hour estimates for high-voltage projects. You will assess risks, ensure quality and safety, and coordinate with global teams.

The role requires strong CAD skills (Zuken E3, AutoCAD, Elecdes) and experience with relay configurations and IEDs. Effective communication in English is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
• 4–8 years in commissioning and engineering for voltage levels above 66kV.
• Proficiency in CAD design tools like Zuken E3, AutoCAD, Elecdes or equivalents.
• Experience in Secondary Control and Protection Schematic Design, Relays/IED configuration.
• High technical experience with strong coordination skills.
• Know-how in PCM, Micom, Digsi IED configuration tools.
• Knowledge of test kits such as Omicron (CMC 356 & 256), Doble & others.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Key Line Diagrams, Protection Interface Diagrams, Feeder Block Diagrams & Trip Matrix, signal lists and interlocks as per specifications.
• Prepare schematics for Control & Relay Panel schematics for new and retrofit projects.
• Prepare Cable Block Diagrams, relay ordering information, Cable Schedules and 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/DC Panels, Auxiliary Transformers, Battery, ACDC Cable Sizing, AIS & GIS secondary designs; coordinate with departments for progress.
• Conduct technical risk and opportunity assessments and estimate engineering hours; validate inputs.
• Collaborate with the team, take ownership of tasks, ensure timely delivery with high quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Coordination

English proficiency

Technical risk assessment

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Zuken E3

AutoCAD

Elecdes

PCM

Micom

Digsi

Omicron CMC 356/256

Doble

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.

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.

Publication date : 2026-08-25