Project Engineer - Primary Engineering at Hitachi

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, CAD Design Tools, Substation Engineering, Technical Specifications, Project Engineering, Risk Assessment, Vendor Evaluation, Design Documentation, Team Collaboration, Innovative Solutions, Quality System, Customer Interaction, Technical Standards, Engineering Estimation, Mentoring, Communication

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0101108 Date Posted: 2025-11-23 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity: Design 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, engineering hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc How you’ll make an impact: Review of Tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document. Preparation and Review Engineering deliverables for AIS & GIS projects, Exposure to International experience & Standards IEC, IEEE & AS. Preparation and Review 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. Interface knowledge with Secondary Equipment and Civil system Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow Opex initiatives. Co-ordination with other departments like Secondary, Civil, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department for design progress & completion. As Built documentation. Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary equipment, system as and when needed. Technical data sheets verification of equipment’s. Knowledge of equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc. Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation. 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. Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts. Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings. Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications. Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow OPEX initiatives. Responsible for ensuring 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: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, with 7 to 10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in required CAD design tools (AutoCAD, BIM Tools, BIM 360). Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC,etc. Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial). Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions. Training and mentoring the Junior engineers in the team. Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Works independently, applying established standards. Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization. Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership and able to guide and plan works for the team. Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. 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

The Project Engineer will act as the design authority for projects with low to medium complexity, executing engineering assignments in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards. Responsibilities include preparing substation layouts, conducting technical risk assessments, and ensuring on-time delivery of design deliverables.