Project Management Engineering

Hitachi, Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai seeks a Lead Engineer to drive technical solutions for FACTS technology within PQS projects and tenders, balancing cost and quality.

You will coordinate with System, Mechanical, Electrical and Control engineering teams, commissioning, project managers, and suppliers; evaluate risks, present technical aspects at tender meetings, ensure safety and contractual compliance, and uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering with 8–10 years of experience.
• Experience with Medium to High Voltage projects in Power System Industry.
• Knowledge of Power Systems equipment and their purpose (transformers, capacitors, reactors, instrument transformers, breakers, disconnectors, surge arrestors).
• Knowledge of International standards (IEEE/IEC/GIGRE).
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills; proactive and growth‑minded.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines; team player across countries.
• Strong communication skills in English (spoken & written).

Responsibilities

• Drive the technical solution across departments and support Tender/Project Manager.
• Evaluate risks and opportunities; interact with customers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Attend project/tender meetings and present technical aspects.
• Collaborate and share best practices across projects and disciplines.
• Evaluate overall engineering costs and obtain BU Head approval.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and contractual requirements.
• Uphold Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity.

Job description

The opportunity:

Lead Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to high complexity for Flexible A.C. Transmission Systems (FACTS) Technology aligned with Power Quality Solutions (PQS) Business. Drive the technical solution of small, medium, or large projects or tender with cost effectively and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards. Coordinate with Project/Tendering team (i.e., System Engineering, Primary/Mechanical Engineering, Secondary/Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering), commissioning, Project managers, SCM, Civil / steel design functions, consultants, end customers etc.

How you’ll make an impact:

• 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 Project/Tender.

• Evaluating risks and opportunities, strategizes mitigation. Interacting with customers, contractors, suppliers.

• Attend project/Tender meetings and present 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.

• Responsible for ensuring 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 yourcolleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline (i.e., System Engineering, Primary or Mechanical Engineering, Secondary/Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering) with minimum 8-10 Years of experience.

• Experience with Medium to High Voltage Projects in Power System Industry.

• Knowledge of Power Systems equipment and their purpose. Example, Power Transformers, Capacitors, Reactors, Instrument Transformer and measuring equipment, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors and Surge Arrestors.

• Knowledge on International standards (i.e., IEEE/IEC/GIGRE).

• Strong interpersonal and Presentation Skill with dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization.

• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.