Primary engineering

Hitachi Energy · Chennai

  • Experience6–10 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelsenior
  • Posted10 Sept 2026

About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 6+ years of experience.

Skills

  • substation design
  • substation layout engineering
  • grounding systems
  • lightning protection
  • cable sizing
  • transformer sizing
  • electrical engineering
  • IEC
  • IEEE
  • Cymgrd
  • Cymcab
  • DIALux
  • ETAP
  • CDEGS
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • vendor coordination
  • technical risk assessment

The role

An electrical engineer at an energy infrastructure company designs substation layouts, grounding systems, and lightning protection for power projects, applying IEC standards and ETAP tools to deliver compliant engineering. The role also uses AutoCAD and electrical engineering to coordinate vendors, assess technical risks, and support commissioning.

Full job description

The Opportunity

Engineering 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, engg hours estimation, visit to project sites, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation, technical risk assessment and opportunity evaluation etc

Coordinate with Engineering Manager, Engineering Leads, Tendering team, Project managers, SCM, Secondary and civil / steel design functions, consultants, end customers etc. and provide required support in each Project / Tender.

How You’ll Make An Impact

Involving, Capability in managing project lifecycle (engineering to commissioning support) of at least five AIS and GIS substation projects rated 66 kV and above.Statcom/SVC/Mobile SS/Prefab SS Knowledge - Hands‑on experience in at least one power quality improvement project.Substation Interface Engineering with MEP & Civil - Leads interface engineering and complex issue resolutionVendor Co-ordination - Leads vendor negotiations and critical discussionsCustomer & Consultant Co-ordination - Handles routine customer & Consultant technical coordinationTender Engineering - Understand the requirements from the sales, handle tender engineering independently, prepare Layout & SLD, BOM/BOQ of all major equipment, accessories.Project Engineering - Capable to handle the primary engineering, follow the Quality & processes & identify the project risks.Knowledge of Safety aspects in engineering and its applications.Standards - IEC, IEEE & minimum hand in experience of utility base practice & standards like SEC, TAQA, EWA, DEWA, SEWA etc.You will be 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

Bachelors Engineering (Electrical & Electronics Engineering)6-10 years expSubstation Design Calculation (SCF, SAG, Earthing, DSLP, Lighting, Conductor Sizing, Cable sizing (HV & MV) & Transformer sizing) - In-depth knowledge, standardization of templates, review & optimize the cost and identify the risk analysis & propose alternate solution.Substation Layout Engineering of OEL, Earthing, Cable routing, DSLP layout - Delivery efficient document, identifies risks, proposes cost‑effective alternatives, and supports capability building within the team.Tool Experience in Design Calculation (Cymgrd, Cymcab, DIALux, ETAP, CDEGS) - Expert in tools; optimization and validation.Revit (ACC) & AutoCAD Competency - Review of documents through Revit and Minimal modification in drawings through AutoCAD.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 standardsAble to be a team leader to drive the project engineering team.Excellent English speaker, good communication skillsDynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization.Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries. High level of ownership.

Publication date : 2026-09-10