Project Engineer at Hitachi

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

SCADA Engineering, Substation Automation System, IEC 61850, Cyber Security, SCADA Testing, Protocol Simulators, VB Scripts, PLC, Structured Text, IET, Microscada, PCM, RTU, IEC 60870-5-101/103/104, Modbus, Engineering Design

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0134713 Date Posted: 2026-06-21 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity: Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation. Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision, and commissioning. Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved to become the largest engineering hub serving more than 40+ countries across different energy sectors. This position caters to Grid Automation commissioning team overseeing the installation and commissioning of Bay level secondary equipment’s. Manage completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. How you’ll make an impact: Responsible for SCADA Engineering & Testing for overseas projects. Supports continuous improvement of engineering process and system design via provision of lessons learned feedback. Represents the Engineering function at project meetings and design review meetings Responsible for SCADA design, optimized engineering, testing, and troubleshooting of Substation Automation system according to the customer specifications. Assess, identify deviation and Risks in Customer requirement and required standard & regulatory requirement during Tender. Acts a liaison with the Customer about Hitachi Energy’s automation solution’s adherence to customer requirements and required standard & regulation Knowledge of relevant international standards. ex: IEEE, IEC, ANSI etc. Knowledge on Cyber security concepts. Maintains quality service by following organization standards. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Maintains good communication and collaboration with stakeholders. Ability to work autonomously and as a part of team. Your background: You hold bachelor’s degree. Minimum 6+ years of experience in Substation automation system. Substation automation protocols and communication systems. Knowledge on Hitachi Energy (ABB) Substation Automation & Engineering software’s such as IET, Microscada, PCM, RTU etc. Knowledge on other manufacturer substation Automation software’s. Knowledge on communication protocol – IEC 61850, IEC 60870 – 5-101, 103 , 104, LON , SPA , DPN3 , Modbus etc… Knowledge on SCADA testing and validation Knowledge on various Protocol simulators. Knowledge on SCIL, VB Scripts, PLC and Structured text. Knowledge on Cyber security. 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 general inquiry form 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. Hitachi brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. 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. E-mail us for data privacy inquiries or technical support.

Responsibilities

Responsible for SCADA engineering, testing, and troubleshooting of Substation Automation systems for overseas projects. The role involves managing commissioning activities and acting as a liaison with customers to ensure adherence to technical standards and regulations.