Electromechanical Engineer

Hitachi Energy · Chennai

  • Experience2–7 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelmid
  • Posted15 Sept 2026

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 2+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Power electronics
  • Control technology
  • FACTS plant design
  • 3D modelling
  • Electrical clearance analysis
  • Civil design
  • Grounding and lightning protection
  • Steel design calculations
  • HVAC design
  • Technical drawing
  • Vendor evaluation
  • Commissioning

The role

A control design engineer at a power conversion technology company develops FACTS plant layouts and power electronics models, prepares civil design and grounding calculations, and coordinates equipment drawings and site commissioning support.

Full 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

STATCOM/ Static Frequency Convertor/ Static Var Compensator/ Series Compensation Plant design & modelling in 3D Environment Preparation of FACTS plant layouts (Yard Arrangement – Layout & Plan, Electrical HV / EHV Clearance Check) Preparation of civil conceptual design & interface drawings (Foundation plans, trench, and other civil requirements, foundation load calculations) Preparation of control building layout (electrical cubicles, thyristors, pump skid arrangement)Preparation of cable trench & conduit layout Preparation of grounding & lightning protection calculations and layouts Preparation of Installation drawings / Erection Key Diagrams Review of equipment drawings (Reactor, Capacitor, SA, LA, CT, PT, CB, Isolator, WB / Insulator, Cubicle, Cooling Skid etc.,) Steel design calculations (Member size & foundation bolt selection) Preparation of detailed steel drawings (for manufacturing / procurement & installation) Heat & ventilation system data preparation (Input to HVAC design) Review of Tender / Bidding Specification Technical data sheets verification of primary equipmentAdherence to quality system and contribution to its improvementVendor evaluation by visiting their facilitiesResponsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawingsAs-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 projectShould 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.

Publication date : 2026-09-15