Project Technical Engineering Entry Professional

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in India seeks a Substation Design Engineer to deliver complete engineering packages for AIS & GIS projects, adhering to IEC/IEEE standards and safety guidelines.

You will use CAD tools (BIM, Navisworks, AutoCAD/REVIT, MicroStation) and bring 1–5 years of primary substation design experience, with strong English communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Electrical engineering or Diploma in Electrical.
• 1–5 years of experience in Primary substation design.
• Proficiency in CAD tools: BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, MicroStation/AutoCAD/REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complete engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects.
• Create substation layouts, grounding, and lightning system drawings.

Skills

Engineering deliverables

Independent contributor

English communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Diploma in Electrical

Tools

BIM Tools

BIM 360

Navisworks

MicroStation

AutoCAD

AutoCAD REVIT

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.

Publication date : 2026-08-24