Tendering Specialist - Substation

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is seeking a Tendering Specialist for Control & Protection & Substation Automation systems. This role involves analyzing customer needs, preparing cost estimations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics and 3-15 years of experience in relevant fields. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-15 years of experience in Electrical & Electronics.
• Sound knowledge in Protection & Control products & Substation Automation systems.
• Prior engineering & tendering experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High awareness of quality and standardization.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer needs and prepare Bill of Materials.
• Deliver accurate cost estimations as per tender scope.
• Participate in the Risk Review process.
• Participate in the Risk Review process as needed.
• Verify commercial and legal interests with Front end Sales and Commercial & legal advisor.
• Monitor progress of tender deliverables and follow up on tender scope and time.
• Work with cross-functional and cross-border teams in a flexible-load environment.
• Promote quality deliverables and positive customer experience, on time and accurately.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

.Tendering Specialist - Substation page is loaded## Tendering Specialist - Substationlocations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India: Vadodara, Gujarat, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0118491**Location:**Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India**Job ID:**R0118491**Date Posted:**2026-01-23**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity:**As a Tendering Specialist, for Control & Protection & Substation Automation systems, you will have many interfaces and interesting work tasks, and you will get great opportunities for learning and development working on potential future projects across the globe. Our team culture is flexible, transparent, and cooperative. You will join as an integral member of a diverse and fast-paced tender management team at a time when the demand for our solutions is booming and we are expanding to help our clients reach their environmental targets.**How you'll make an impact:*** Analyse customer needs and Prepare Bill of Materials, deviation list and detailed product configurations.* Deliver accurate cost estimations as per tender scope of work.* In coordination with the team manager, elaborate bid prices and offering strategy.* Participate in the Risk Review process as needed in accordance with Company policy.* Verify the commercial and legal interests of the offer with Front end Sales and “Commercial & legal advisor”* Monitor progress of tender deliverables and perform continuous follow-up on tender scope and time.* Proactive and result-driven professional with the ability to work with cross-functional and cross-border teams as well as to cope with a flexible-load environment.* Promote process feedback to the organization, promote a positive customer experience by submitting quality deliverables on time.* You will be 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:*** You hold a bachelor's degree with 3-15 yrs. of experience in Electrical & Electronics.* Sound knowledge in Protection & Control products & Substation Automation systems.* Prior engineering & tendering experience, to handle tenders and manage risk assessments.* Very high awareness of quality and standardization incl. Re-use.* Very good analytical skills, has good negotiation skills.* Proficient in Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word & Power Point).* Excellent communication and presentation 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.