Primary Design Engineer

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Hinoba-an; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a Substation Design Engineer with 3–7 years of experience, preferably in GIS. You will contribute to base and detail design, prepare SLDs, BOMs, 3D models, and ensure compliance with IEC/IEEE standards.

You will work on primary design/engineering for substations, collaborating with project teams to deliver quality outcomes while adhering to timelines and regulatory requirements. Proficiency in English is essential for clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 3–7 years of experience in primary design/engineering of substations, preferably GIS.
• Knowledge of IEC/IEEE/IS standards is required.
• Hands-on experience with 3D tools and SAP MM will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in technical kickoff handover meetings with Project Manager/Tendering.
• Define milestone deliverables (Base Design/BOM/Detail Design) per project requirements.
• Prepare electrical and gas SLDs, plans and sections per specifications.
• Create 3D models of HV GIS for substation configurations.

Skills

IEC/IEEE/IS standards knowledge

GIS Substation design knowledge

English language proficiency

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ProE/CREO

AutoCAD-3D

MS Office

SAP MM

Job description

• Participate in the Technical Kick off handover meetings with Project Manager / Tendering
• Read through the customer specifications and compliance reports as per the customer requirements.
• Define the milestone deliverables (Base Design / BOM / Detail Design) as per the project requirement.
• Preparation of Electrical and Gas SLD, Plan and Section drawings based on various offer / tender and customer specifications.
• Preparation of 3D modelling of high voltage GIS for various substation configuration
• Preparation of Guaranteed technical particulars of GIS and HV equipment such as Breakers, disconnectors, GIB etc. for submission to customer.
• Delivering all the Detail Design Tasks (Rating plates / Cable / Earthing / Civil requirements / As Built etc)
• Execute DtV Process during the Base design phase.
• Contribute to the Margin improvement of the Project.
• Accountable for the On Quality Delivery of the milestones of the project as per the Milestone database
• Preparation of bill of materials (SD BOMs) and release in the SAP as per the Milestone database.Preparation of technical documents for procurement of Current transformers and voltage transformers.
• Participate in customer meetings as required. Active participation in project review meeting
• Supports trouble shooting for factory and onsite issues and provides disposition actions.
• Can do proper root causing analysis for the quality issues.
• 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.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with 3-7 years of experience in primary design/engineering of substations, preferably GIS Engineering.
• Knowledge on IEC/IEEE/IS standards.
• Hands on experience in 3D tools like ProE / CREO, AUTOCAD-3D, MSOffice.
• Hands on experience of SAP system (MM module)
• Expertise in GIS Project execution process knowledge will be an added advantage.
• MV/HV substations Design & Engineering knowledge
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language.

More about us*

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader with a combined heritage of almost 250 years, employing around 42,000 people in 92+ countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, the business serves utility, industry and infrastructure customers across the value chain, and emerging areas like sustainable mobility, smart cities, energy storage and data centres. With a proven track record, global footprint and unparalleled installed base, Hitachi Energy balances social, environmental and economic values, and is committed to powering good for a sustainable energy future, with pioneering and digital technologies, as the partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid.

Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.