Project Technical Engineering Entry Professional

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy India is seeking an Electrical Substation Design Engineer with 1–5 years of experience in primary substation design, based in Chennai. You will work with CAD tools and contribute to tendering and project engineering, ensuring compliance with IEC/IEEE standards.

You will handle substation layouts, grounding systems, cable routings, and auxiliary design aspects while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver optimized engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in engineering or Diploma in Electrical.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in Primary substation design.
• Proficiency in CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, MicroStation, AutoCAD, REVIT) and 3D modelling.
• Knowledge of IEC, IEEE and other relevant international standards.
• Experience in substation tendering and project engineering (technical & commercial).
• Independent contributor with deep knowledge in a specialized area.
• Strong written and spoken English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete engineering output for AIS & GIS projects.
• Create substation layouts, section drawings, grounding, lightning, cable routings and clearance drawings.
• Understand auxiliary design aspects (LVAC/LVDC, cable sizing, battery sizing).
• Verify technical data sheets and primary equipment knowledge (circuit breakers, disconnectors, transformers).
• Perform vendor evaluations and FAT/SAT of primary equipment as needed.
• Conduct technical risk and opportunity assessments; propose optimization ideas.
• Ensure compliance with external and internal regulations and Hitachi Energy policies.

Skills

CAD tools

BIM Tools

BIM 360

Navisworks

MicroStation

AutoCAD

AutoCAD REVIT

3D competence

English proficiency

Education

Bachelors in engineering or Diploma in Electrical

Tools

BIM Tools

BIM 360

Navisworks

MicroStation

AutoCAD

AutoCAD REVIT

3D modelling

Job description

Job Description:

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. Visit us - www.hitachienergy.com. Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision, and commissioning. Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved to become the largest engineering hub serving more than 40 countries across different energy sectors. The team caters to the four business units.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Primary Engineering Deliverables. Experience in handling complete Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects, Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS.
• Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable routings, Cable tray routings, Clearance drawings.
• Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, Cable sizing, Battery & Battery Charger Sizing, etc.
• Technical data sheets verification of primary equipment. Knowledge of primary equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc.
• Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary equipment, system as and when needed.
• Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation.
• Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort.
• 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 your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelors in engineering or Diploma in Electrical.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in Primary substation design.
• Proficiency in required CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, MicroStation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT, 3D competence).
• Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC,etc
• Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial).
• Individual contributors using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often think independently to challenge traditional solutions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Use of Al and automated tools in recruitment

As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including Al-supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision-making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice.

Background Screening and Security Checks

As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre-employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws.

For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.