Senior Primary Design Engineer

Hitachi, Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi, Ltd. invites an experienced Electrical/Substation Design engineer to lead complete engineering deliverables for bids and projects. You will prepare substation layouts, grounding and lightning drawings, cable routings and BOMs, with oversight of vendor offers and FAT/SAT activities.

Proficient CAD skills and IEC/IEEE/AS standards exposure are required. The role emphasizes independent contribution, cross-functional coordination across engineering and tender teams, and adherence to quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in electrical engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD tools including BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, MicroStation/AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT.
• Experience with AIS & GIS projects and international IEC/IEEE/AS standards is desired.
• Strong ability to work as an individual contributor in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Engineering deliverables: substation layouts, grounding and lightning system drawings, cable routings and BOMs.
• Vet vendor offers, perform FAT/SAT checks and conduct technical risk assessments.
• Coordinate with engineering, tendering, project teams and customers to support project execution.
• Ensure quality processes and documentation are maintained for tenders and projects.

Job description

The opportunity:

Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to medium complexity.Execution of complete engineering assignments on small, medium or large projects/tendercost effectively and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards. Based on technical specification from end customers and inputs from OU Engineering team, prepare Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable routings, Bill of materials, RFQs, vetting of vendor offers, engg hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc. Coordinate with Engineering Manager, Engineering Leads, Tendering team, Project managers, SCM, Secondary and civil / steel design functions, consultants, end customers etc. and provide required support in each Project / Tender.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Primary Engineering Deliverables, Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable routings, Cable tray routings, Clearance drawings 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. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow Opex initiatives.

• Responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective tenders and projects as per quality process.

• 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:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or diploma in electrical engineering, with 5-10 years' experience.

• Proficiency in required CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, MicroStation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT, 3D competence).

• Experience in handling complete Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects, Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS.

• Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, Cable sizing, Battery & Battery Charger Sizing,etc.

• Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC etc. Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial).

• Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.

• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Works independently, applying established standards.

• Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization. Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership.

• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.