Protection Engineer at Hitachi

Chennai, tamil nadu, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Protection Block Diagram, Interlocks Diagram, Bill Of Material Document, Protection Schematics, IED Configurations, Test Procedures, FAT, SAT, Interface Drawing, REL670, RED670, RET670, RES670, PCM, Digsi, E-plan

Industry

Utilities

Description

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job ID: R0116646 Date Posted: 2026-01-20 Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED Profession (Job Category): Engineering & Science Job Schedule: Full time Remote: No Job Description: The opportunity: The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. Hitachi Energy uses a very high-end system for its control, protection and monitoring. The system being continuously evolving, becoming more complex and customized, great deal of test & verification are required. How you’ll make an impact: Preparation of Base Design documents like Protection block diagram, Interlocks Diagram, System overview diagram, Bill of material Document, Pre cable list, Heat dissipation calculations. Preparation of Protection schematics for Feeder, Transformer, Busbar, Bus Section, Bus coupler, capacitor bank, Reactor. Preparation of design intent document analyzing scope of work, technical guidelines and Customer specifications and applying in schematics. Preparation of IED configurations for various protection applications like Distance, Differential, Overcurrent, auto reclose, synchro check e.t.c Preparation of Test Procedures for IED testing and Cubicle testing for FAT and SAT activities. Preparation of Protection schematics for Feeder, Transformer, Busbar, Bus Section, Bus coupler, capacitor bank, Reactor. Preparation of Interface drawing by referring HV equipment’s, Marshalling boxes, CT, VT and other station devices AC and DC Distribution boards e.t.c Should take responsibility and ownership for his work and have complete control over the project scope assigned to him. 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: 5-7 years’ experience within Electrical Engineering Industry. Expertise with handling Hitachi (REL670, RED670, RET670, RES670), GE, MICOM, SEL, IEDs. Knowledge on Substations AIS/GIS Devices like Breakers, Isolators, Earth switches, Transformers, capacitors, Reactors, statcoms e.t.c Knowledge of Configuration tool like PCM, Digsi, Agile or any equivalent software’s Proficiency in required CAD design tools, E-plan, El-Master and E3 or any other equivalent Design tool. Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions. Works independently, applying established standards. 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 role involves preparing essential design documents such as Protection block diagrams, Interlocks Diagrams, and Bills of Material, alongside creating protection schematics for various substation components like feeders and transformers. The engineer will also be responsible for configuring Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs) for protection applications and developing test procedures for FAT and SAT activities.