Project Engineer - Primary Engineering

Hitachi Energy


Date: 12 hours ago
City: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Contract type: Full time
The Opportunity

Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to medium complexity. Execution of complete engineering assignments on small, medium or large projects/tender cost 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. Experience in handling complete Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects, Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS.
  • Substation layouts and section drawings, Grounding system drawings, Lightning system design, drawings, Cable routings, Cable tray routings, Clearance drawings, etc
  • Understanding of auxiliary design aspects of substations, such as LVAC / LVDC supplies, Cable sizing, Battery &Battery Charger Sizing, 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 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

  • Education Qualification: Bachelors Engineering in Electrical.
  • Candidate should have 7 to 10 years exp in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial).
  • Should have proficiency in required CAD design tools (BIM Tools, BIM 360, Navisworks, MicroStation / AutoCAD, AutoCAD REVIT, 3D competence)
  • Must have knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC,etc.
  • Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
  • Excellent English speaker, good communication skills. Team Player, ready to play the role across the different countries.
  • Dynamic & Proactive, willing to grow in the organization.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time – balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system.

Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.

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