Electrical Engineer

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0130194

Date Posted:

2026-06-04

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

The opportunity:

We the Power Conversion (PC) Solutions team at Indian Operation Center, Hitachi Energy Technology Services Pvt Ltd, Chennai help our clients with our state-of-the-art power converter solutions in a varied range of applications. With our competence in Power Conversion technology, we have a leading position in the development of solutions for Utility STATCOM's, Rail Power Supply Converters as well as static frequency converters for industrial applications. We have also built the world’s largest drive for a hydro pump station. To strengthen this motivated team, we are looking for an experienced and dedicated Control design Engineer with high interest in power electronics and control technology.  As the system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required. Thus, the job description would be as given below:

How you’ll make an impact

• Understanding of Power Quality and power Conversion solutions like STATCOM/ Static Frequency Convertor/ Static Var Compensator/ Series Compensation 
• Understanding of special substations (Mobile SS/Prefab) – desirable
• AIS/GIS substation equipment, selection criteria, ratings, and their operational purpose (66 kV & above).
• Preparation of Protection SLD showing principles, relays and meters
• Preparation of Functional Design Standards/Descriptions
• Preparation of Signal list, trip matrix, Logics & Interlocks
• Review of Vendor drawings and documents (technical vetting of Control & Relay panels, Auxiliary System)
• Preparation of schematic diagrams for the interface’s equipment in Control & Relay Panel scheme thus providing completeness
• Preparation of relay ordering information.
• Preparation of circuit diagrams – New & Existing Set-up (applicable for retrofit projects)
• Preparation of Cable block diagram
• Preparation of Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering
• Preparation of Wiring/Termination diagrams
• Preparation of Core sheets
• Panel Engineering Expertise (Layouts, circuit diagram, wiring table, terminal table etc.,) - Preferred
• Preparation of Voltage drop calculation - Trip & Close coil, LVAC power cable
• Identification of existing drawings and modifying them using Red and Green markups as per standard requirements
• Interface knowledge with Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units /SCADA/RTU/Tele protection are essential
• Auxiliary Power System design like Low Voltage AC Panel & DC Panel requirements, Aux Tr and Battery & Charger Sizing, ACDC Cable sizing & CB selectivity study.
• CT / VT Sizing
• Relay configuration (Preferred)
• Excellent knowledge in AIS & GIS secondary designs.
• As Built documentation
• Review of Tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document
• Co-ordination with other departments like primary, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department control and protection etc. for design progress & completion
• Vendor Offer Evaluations.  FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed.
• Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts.
• Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings
• Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation
• Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications
• Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning
• Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage
• Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort
• Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system
• Ensure the Safety through design principles which meant for complete project lifecycle.
• As-built drawings preparation etc.
• Co – ordination with different stakeholders during project execution.
• Technical co-ordination with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locations & discussion with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.
• Technical support at site during commissioning phase of the project
• Should be willing to travel to sites in India and Abroad at short notice for support work.
•  Living Hitachi Energy’s core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Years of experience: 2 to 8 Years with Bachelor of Engineering - Min 4 years in Air-insulated substations (OR) FACTS, Flexible AC Transmission System (OR) HVDC Design Experience
• Proficiency in E3 and CAD design tools. E3 is added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC etc.
• Experience in designing any High Voltage products Designing [Substation Design/Switchgear/Transformers/Circuit Breakers/Surge Arresters]
• Having knowledge of SAP will be preferred.

Soft skills:  

•  Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions 
• Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization 
• Works independently, applying established standards 
• Excellent English speaker, good communication skills 
• Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization 
• Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries 
• High level of ownership 

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