Senior Project Engineer - Power Quality Solutions

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Technology Services Private Limited in Chennai seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead electrical design for Power Quality Solutions projects, coordinating with global teams, customers, and contractors. You will own end-to-end design from concept to delivery, focusing on cost efficiency, quality, and adherence to IEC standards.

The role demands 10–14 years of experience in substation secondary engineering and EPC delivery, with strong knowledge of protection systems and LV/MV

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 10–14 years of experience in substation secondary engineering, EPC design, EPC project execution, HVDC control and protection hardware design.
• Hands-on experience with E3 or similar electrical design tools.
• Knowledge of ETAP, IEC configuration tools, protection systems, and power system studies.
• Strong understanding of control and protection systems, auxiliary power systems, LV/MV switchgear, cable engineering, and electrical drawings.
• Ability to independently own engineering tasks from concept through completion with a focus on quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own engineering deliverables for multiple or complex PQS projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Design and lead activities for control and protection cubicle design, plant design, LV auxiliary systems, cable estimation, and related electrical deliverables.
• Support tender engineering by reviewing customer requirements, preparing technical inputs, estimating scope, and providing cost-effective proposals.
• Review and approve scope, budget, schedule, and technical deliverables within responsibility area.
• Provide guidance, design review support, and mentoring to junior engineers to improve quality and execution efficiency.

Skills

Electrical design

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ETAP

E3

IEC configuration tools

Job description

Location:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaJob ID:R0146290Date Posted:2026-10-06Company Name:HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITEDProfession (Job Category):Engineering & ScienceJob Schedule:Full timeRemote:NoJob Description:About UsHitachi Energy is a global technology leader advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We help power homes, keep factories running, and support critical infrastructure such as hospitals and schools. We welcome you to bring your passion, energy, and diverse perspectives to a team that believes in a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with more than 3,000 skilled engineers supporting tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision, and commissioning. Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved into a major engineering hub serving more than 40 countries across multiple energy sectors. The team supports the Transformers, Grid Integration, Grid Automation, and High Voltage business units and has successfully executed engineering and commissioning activities for projects in more than 80 countries.Job SummaryAs a Senior Project Engineer within Hitachi Energy’s Power Quality Solutions (PQS) Electrical Engineering team, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality electrical design and engineering solutions for PQS projects. The role covers end-to-end engineering execution, including MACH hardware control and protection system design, IED-based conventional control and protection systems, protection configuration and testing, auxiliary AC and DC system design, MV/LV switchboards, battery systems, junction boxes, LV cable sizing, and cable estimation. You will work closely with global engineering teams, customers, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure technically compliant, cost-effective, and reliable project delivery.Job Responsibilities· Own and drive electrical engineering deliverables for multiple or complex PQS projects, ensuring delivery within agreed scope, schedule, budget, and quality targets.· Design and execute projects in line with customer specifications, PQS/FACTS standards, and applicable global standards such as IEC, ANSI, and IEEE.· Lead engineering activities for control and protection cubicle design, plant design, LV auxiliary systems, cable estimation, junction box design, and related electrical design deliverables.· Support tender engineering by reviewing customer requirements, preparing technical inputs, estimating engineering scope, and contributing to cost-effective proposal solutions.· Review and approve scope, budget, schedule, and technical deliverables within the assigned area of responsibility.· Perform risk and opportunity assessments and ensure timely implementation of mitigation and improvement actions.· Prepare work plans, engineering estimates, and execution strategies for assigned projects and work packages.· Deliver cost-effective, high-quality engineering solutions that meet customer requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable safety standards.· Coordinate with customers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders; participate in project meetings and present specific engineering topics as required.· Provide technical guidance, design review support, and mentoring to junior engineers to improve quality, consistency, and execution efficiency.Job Qualifications· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.· 10–14 years of experience in substation secondary engineering, EPC design, EPC project execution, HVDC control and protection hardware design, or related electrical engineering domains.· Hands-on experience with E3 or similar electrical design tools.· Knowledge of ETAP, IEC configuration tools, protection systems, and power system studies will be an added advantage.· Strong understanding of control and protection systems, auxiliary power systems, LV/MV switchgear, cable engineering, and electrical drawings.· Ability to independently own engineering tasks from concept through completion with a strong focus on quality, safety, and timely delivery.· Good stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate across global teams, customers, contractors, and internal functions.· Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAccessibility and reasonable accommodationQualified 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. 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