Secondary Design Engineer - Gas Insulated Switchgear

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED in Chennai seeks an experienced electrical engineer to support LCC engineering for GIS-based gas insulated switchgear projects. You will create detailed schematics, perform load calculations, and prepare interlocking layouts as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires 5–10 years of experience in electrical engineering, strong CAD skills, and familiarity with IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards. Interaction with multiple departments is common.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in electrical engineering.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in electrical & instrumentation schemes.
• Knowledge of GIS/LCC project requirements and protection schemes.
• Familiarity with IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of LCC schematics for High Voltage GIS (66 kV+).
• Preparation of GIS CB/Disconnector/Earthing switch schematics.
• Preparation of JB’s for CT, VT and density monitors.
• AC/DC load calculation and interlocking table design.
• Generate complete digital LCC drawings and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.

Skills

Protection & Control Systems knowledge

IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards familiarity

Multi-discipline teamwork

Strong communication

CAD proficiency

Education

B.E / Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

E3 tool

CAD tools

Job description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0139836 Date Posted: 2026-07-30 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

• 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 JB’s 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 we’ve 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, MU’s, 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 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

• Years of experience: 5 – 10 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

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