Sub Team Lead - HVDC Control & Protection Hardware Engineering

Siemens Mobility; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Energy India Limited invites applications for the Sub Team Lead - HVDC Control & Protection Hardware Engineering. You will lead the complete control and protection system engineering for HVDC projects, coordinating across engineering disciplines and safeguarding timely delivery.

We seek an experienced engineer with 8–10 years in substations, HVDC, and turnkey projects, strong English communication, and proficiency in tools like Step7, WinCC, SICAM PAS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• 8-10 years of experience in Substation Control & Protection Engineering, Site Commissioning of power transmission and control systems.
• Extensive Experience in tendering or execution of large turnkey projects.
• Knowledge of HVDC technology and interfaces.
• Good English language skills (orally and verbally).
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, MS Project).
• Knowledge in iTwo calculation, Step7, Win CC, SICAM PAS, TDC, PLC, SIPROTEC, Fault recorder, DIGSI software is preferable.
• High ability to work in a multi-national and multi-cultural team.
• Open minded and creative in cooperation with colleagues and customers.
• High commitment and willingness to perform.
• Deep understanding the importance of techno-commercial design optimization and the mutual influence of technical and commercial aspects.
• Pronounced Quality Focus.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the execution of the complete control and protection system engineering for HVDC project.
• Overall coordination of Control & Protection during the project execution phase.
• Define and assign work packages to team members (tasks, due dates, costs, resources, responsibilities) in coordination with team lead.
• Scheduling for the engineering activities for C&P Software and C&P Hardware including milestones in coordination with the project time schedule.
• Technical concepts in cooperation with other engineering departments (system design, equipment engineering, auxiliary systems, cabling, etc.).
• Overall responsibility for preparation of technical and economic tender documents for Control and Protection.
• Overall responsibility for the technical evaluation of the offers of subcontractors. Support the economic evaluation in the context of purchasing in coordination with C&P Hardware Lead.
• Preparation and active participation of technical decisions in arrangement with the project manager and technical project manager.
• Regular sub project reports, regular meetings with regards to project progress, constant monitoring project milestones.
• Identification and evaluation of project-oriented risks and opportunities.

Skills

HVDC technology

Substation control

Project coordination

English communication

Multi-cultural teamwork

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

iTwo

Step7

Win CC

SICAM PAS

TDC

PLC

SIPROTEC

DIGSI

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Sub Team Lead - HVDC Control & Protection Hardware Engineering

Job ID

517616

Posted since

17-Aug-2026

Organization

Field of work

Company

SIEMENS ENERGY INDIA LIMITED

Experienced Professional

Job type

Full-time

Hybrid (Remote/Office)

Employment type

Permanent

Location(s)

A Snapshot of Your Day

The Sub Team Lead - HVDC Control & Protection Hardware Engineering is overall responsible for the execution of the complete control and protection system engineering for HVDC project.

How You'll Make an Impact (Control & Protection)

• Overall responsibility for the execution of the complete control and protection system engineering for HVDC project.


• Overall coordination of Control &Protection during the project execution phase.


• Define and assign work packages to team members (tasks, due dates, costs, resources, responsibilities) in coordination with team lead.


• Scheduling for the engineering activities for C&P Software and C&P Hardware including milestones in coordination with the project time schedule.


• Technical concepts in cooperation with other engineering departments (system design, equipment engineering, auxiliary systems, cabling, etc.).


• Overall responsibility for preparation of technical and economic tender documents for Control and Protection.


• Overall responsibility for the technical evaluation of the offers of subcontractors. Support the economic evaluation in the context of purchasing in coordination with C&P Hardware Lead. Technical support during the search for the most suitable technical solution and qualified subcontractors.


• Preparation and active participation of technical decisions in arrangement with the project manager and technical project manager.


• Regular sub project reports, regular meetings with regards to project progress, constant monitoring project milestones Identification and evaluation of project-oriented risks and opportunities.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering - Electrical/Electronic Engineering.


• 8-10 years of experience in Substation Control & Protection Engineering, Site Commissioning of power transmission and control systems. Preferable: Worked in HVDC Control & Protection System.


• Extensive Experience in tendering or execution of large turnkey projects.


• Knowledge of HVDC technology and interfaces.


• Good English language skills (orally and verbally).


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Visio, MS Project).


• Knowledge in iTwo calculation, Step7, Win CC, SICAM PAS, TDC, PLC, SIPROTEC, Fault recorder, DIGSI software is preferable.


• High ability to work in a multi-national and multi-cultural team.


• Open minded and creative in cooperation with colleagues and customers.


• High commitment and willingness to perform.


• Deep understanding the importance of techno-commercial design optimization and the mutual influence of technical and commercial aspects.


• Pronounced Quality Focus.

Who is Siemens Energy India?

Siemens Energy India Limited (SEIL) has been a strategic partner in India for more than 100 years and is focused on being the most-valued energy technology company. Our large footprint spread across the entire region (India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives) with state-of-the-art facilities and customers installations positively impacts the lives of hundreds of millions of people, helping the countries navigate their energy transition and achieve its net zero targets.

SEIL is a pure play energy technology company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions, and services designed to support our customers along the entire energy value chain to go through their energy transition journey and achieve their net zero targets. Our portfolio offering includes low to zero emissions power generation, power transmission and storage, and decarbonization of the industry. More information on: www.siemens-energy-india.com

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