Project Manager - HVDC System Design

hitachi; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai seeks a seasoned Project Manager for HVDC System Design. You will oversee complex tenders and engineering deliveries, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring adherence to scope, budget and schedule.

Ideal candidates bring 7+ years of project management experience in engineering, HVDC knowledge is a plus, and strong leadership with a structured, problem-solving approach.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electric Power Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Candidate should have 7+ years of project management experience.
• HVDC system design knowledge is considered an asset.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support projects and tenders for HVDC System Design, managing scope, budget and schedule while ensuring quality.
• Be proactive and apply project management and analytical skills.
• Interface with other departments in HVDC organization, representing System Design in meetings.
• Participate in technical design reviews and technical problem solving.
• Coordinate System Design deliveries and manage risks to reduce time and cost while maintaining quality.

Skills

Project management

English fluency

Leadership

Problem solving

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Electrical Engineering (Power)

Job description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0140182

Date Posted:

2026-08-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule:

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Business Information:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest engineering hub. The India Operations Centre is a key aspect of the Power Grids business Power Up transformation program. The INOPC team at Chennai supports Hitachi Energy’s units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Power Grid business. To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

Mission Statement:

HVDC (High Voltage Direct Current) and HVDC Light are highly efficient alternatives for transmitting bulk power and for special purpose applications. The classic HVDC technology is used to transmit electric power over long distances by overhead transmission lines or submarine cables. It is also used to interconnect separate power systems, where traditional alternating current (AC) connections cannot be used. HVDC Light® is a power transmission technology developed by Hitachi Energy that offers additional benefits compared to HVDC Classic. You will work mainly with electrical design of main circuit equipment in projects with medium to high complexity.

Your responsibilities:

• You will be supporting projects and tenders for HVDC System Design - managing the scope, budget and schedule while ensuring quality requirements are met
• You will be ready to be proactive and apply your project management and analytical skills.
• You will interface with other departments in HVDC organization, representing your System Design team in project and tender meetings and discussions, also representing System Design in customer meetings
• Participate in technical design reviews and in technical problem solving
• Responsible for the technical coordination of System Design deliveries as well as managing the risks and identifying opportunities to reduce time and cost while ensuring quality requirements are met
• When you feel comfortable in the role you get the opportunity to manage complex projects on your own. In other words, your ambition is the foundation for your development opportunities!
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• A Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Electric Power Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Candidate should have 7 + years of project management experience from working in engineering and are familiar with managing system delivery projects or tenders.
• HVDC system design knowledge is considered an asset.
• You enjoy working in diverse and multicultural teams and are interested to share your experiences and knowledge with your colleagues as well as learn from them.
• You are a flexible leader that enjoy problem solving and work in a structured way.
• Fluency in English, additional languages are considered an asset.

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