Secondary Design Engineer - Gas Insulated Switchgear

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chennai is looking for an experienced individual contributor to design electrical circuit diagrams for High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear and support LCC engineering tasks. Candidates should possess a B.E / Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering and 7-9 years of experience. Proficiency in CAD tools and an understanding of Protection & Control Systems are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration across departments and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• 7 – 9 years of experience in relevant field.
• Excellent knowledge of CAD tools.
• Familiarity with IEC, IEEE, ANSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical circuit diagrams for High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear.
• Prepare schematics and documentation for various components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as needed.

Skills

CAD tools

Protection & Control Systems

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

B.E / Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

E3

Job description

.**Location:**Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India**Job ID:**R0103151**Date Posted:**2025-08-08**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**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 you’ll make an impact *** Preparation of LCC schematics for High Voltage Gas Insulated Switchgear (66 kV and above)* Preparation of GIS CB / Disconnector / Earthing switch / Fast Acting Earthing switches / CT & VT schematics* Preparation of JB’s for CT, VT, and Density monitors* AC / DC Load calculation* Preparation of Interlocking table and schematics for various Busbar configurations* Addressing the technical queries raised by the customer during the execution of a project, if required.* Interaction with various cross-function teams like Primary, Project Management, and Production, when required.* Self-reviewing the documents before submitting them to the Lead Engineer* Generating Preliminary BOM by understanding the importance and consequences of releasing it* Preparation of Mimic boards in line with SLD and Layout drawings* Understanding and preparation of Communication Architecture diagrams* Preparation of protection schematics (Trafo, Line, Busbar) when we’ve integrated protection in LCC* Selection of Bay Control Unit and other protection IEDs (Basic level)* Preparation of complete Digital LCC drawings as part of Digital Substation (with NCITs, MU’s, SAM600 modules, etc...)* Preparation of Gas Density monitoring panels using MSM (Modular Switchgear Monitoring) 16. Cable sizing calculation* Adhering to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.* Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.* 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 *** Excellent knowledge of CAD tools (Good to have experience in e3, not mandatory)* Years of experience: 7 – 9 years with B.E / Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering* 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## Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.