Secondary Design Engineer - Gas Insulated Switchgear

Hitachi Energy; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy in Chennai seeks a GIS LCC Secondary engineer to support engineering execution by creating electrical circuit diagrams and related documents using the E3 tool. You will contribute as an individual and collaborate with cross-functional teams when needed.

Key duties include preparing LCC schematics for HV GIS 66 kV and above, developing protection and interlocking schematics, BOM generation, and ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with BE or Diploma in Electrical Electronics
• Excellent knowledge of CAD tools (experience with E3 is a plus)
• Good knowledge of Protection Control Systems and familiarity with IEC, IEEE, ANSI standards
• Familiarity with GIS and ability to work on multi-discipline projects
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare LCC schematics for High Voltage GIS (66 kV and above)
• Create GIS CB/Disconnector/Earthing switch schematics
• Prepare JBs for CT, VT, and density monitors
• Perform AC/DC load calculations
• Develop interlocking tables and schematics for busbar configurations
• Address customer queries during project execution
• Coordinate with Primary, Project Management, and Production
• Review documents before submitting to Lead Engineer
• Generate preliminary BOM from project inputs
• Prepare digital LCC drawings for Digital Substation projects

Skills

CAD tools

E3 tool

Protection control systems

GIS

Cross-functional teams

Interpersonal skills

Education

BE / Diploma in Electrical Electronics

Tools

E3 tool

Job description

The opportunity:

You will be a part of the GIS LCC Secondary team and support the execution of LCC engineering. Your work involves mainly creating electrical circuit diagrams and supporting documents. We use the E3 tool for generating the schematics. You will be an individual contributor who would deliver the tasks as per the given inputs and when required need to work in coordination with other colleagues and should exhibit good collaborative skills to complete the task. In the absence of your Lead or in some cases, you will be required to interact with our counterparts to get/clarify queries. You may also interact with other departments like Primary, Project Management, and Production.

How youll make an impact:

• 1. Preparation of LCC schematics for High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (66 kV and above)
• 2. Preparation of GIS CB / Disconnector / Earthing switch / Fast Acting Earthing switches / CT VT schematics
• 3. Preparation of JBs for CT, VT, and Density monitors
• 4. AC / DC Load calculation
• 5. Preparation of Interlocking table and schematics for various Busbar configurations
• 6. Addressing the technical queries raised by the customer during the execution of a project, if required.
• 7. Interaction with various cross-function teams like Primary, Project Management, and Production, when required.
• 8. Self-reviewing the documents before submitting them to the Lead Engineer
• 9. Generating Preliminary BOM by understanding the importance and consequences of releasing it
• 10. Preparation of Mimic boards inline with SLD and Layout drawings
• 11. Understanding and preparation of Communication Architecture diagrams
• 12. Preparation of protection schematics (Trafo, Line, Busbar) when weve integrated protection in LCC
• 13. Selection of Bay Control Unit and other protection IEDs (Basic level)
• 14. Preparation of complete Digital LCC drawings as part of Digital Substation (with NCITs, MUs, SAM600 modules, etc...)
• 15. Preparation of Gas Density monitoring panels using MSM (Modular Switchgear Monitoring)
• 16. Cable sizing calculation
• 17. Adhering to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• 18. Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• 19. Living Hitachi Energys core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for yourcolleagues and the business.

Your Background:

• Years of experience: 2 4 years with B.E / Diploma in Electrical Electronics Engineering
• Excellent knowledge of CAD tools (Good to have experience in e3, not mandatory)
• Very Good knowledge of Protection Control Systems for T D / Gen
• Familiarity with codes and applicable standards like IEC, IEEE, ANSI, etc...
• Basic knowledge of GIS
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
• Ability to work in a team and maintain professionalism Good communication and interpersonal skills