Project Lead Engineer - Substations

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Chennai seeks a Lead Engineering authority for high-complexity substations and eBoP engagements. You will own complete assignments on small, medium and large projects, ensuring cost-effectiveness, contract compliance and quality standards, with exposure to eBoP and Systems Engineering.

You will coordinate with the Project/Tendering team, System Engineering, Primary & Secondary Engineering, SCM, Civil/steel design, MEP, commissioning, consultants and end customers, lead

Qualifications

• Experience in lead engineering for substations and power systems projects.
• Exposure to eBoP and Systems Engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical solution in coordination with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Review equipment sizing and assess engineering risks.
• Interact with customers, contractors, and suppliers; participate in meetings.
• Ensure safety, quality, and contract compliance across projects.

Job description

Lead Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to high complexity for Substations & EBOP Engg. Complete assignments on small, Medium and large projects cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards. Having eBoP exposure with Systems Engg knowledge is an added advantage for this role.

Coordinate with Project/Tendering team (i.e., System Engineering, Primary & Secondary Engineering), Project Managers, SCM, Civil / steel design functions, MEP, Commissioning, Consultants, End customers etc.

Activities Involved:

• Driving the technical solution in coordination with other departments (i.e. System Engineering, Primary/Mechanical Engineering, Secondary/Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering) and support Tender Manager/ Project Manager for assigned Power Systems’ Projects/Tenders.
• Understanding the Systems Engg & should be able to do complete review on Equipment Sizing
• Evaluating risks and opportunities, strategizes mitigation of engineering disciplines.
• Interacting with customers, contractors, suppliers. Attends project/Tender meetings and presents all technical aspects of project/Tender assignments
• Collaborating and networking with engineering colleagues within the organization. Shares best practice across different projects and disciplines
• Evaluating the overall cost of the engineering disciplines and getting approved from Business Unit Head
• Utilizing standard processes, tools, and techniques. Ensuring that engineering activities are complied with required safety regulations and contractual requirements

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.