Project Engineer - Electrical Hardware Design
Hitachi Energy · Chennai
- Experience8+ yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeunknown
- Levelsenior
- Posted27 Sept 2026
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.
The role
A senior Project Engineer for electrical hardware design at Hitachi Energy, working on CRP Panel design and review including schematics, SLD, panel layouts, cable schedule and termination connection tables, plus FAT/SAT and commissioning support for substation automation projects. Requires E3 Design software tool experience (plus E Plan and AutoCAD as an advantage), along with AC Control & Protection, substation projects experience, and MS Office (Word, Excel) and English communication. The role is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (work mode not stated).
Full job description
Business Information
The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2300 skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest Operations hub. The India Operations Centre team at Chennai, Bangalore and Gurugram supports Hitachi Energy’s units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Hitachi Energy To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.
Mission Statement
CRP Panel design and review the schematics, SLD, Panel Layouts, Calbe Schedule, Cabel Termination connection table, PCD, CBD
Your Responsibilities
Strong knowledge in AC Control & Protection CRP Panel DesignAdvantage- Site experience in AC Control & Protection Testing & CommissioningExperience in E3 Desing software tool is must.Technical co-ordinations with sub suppliers and multiple stakeholders in different locationsPreparation of Design Specifications, Overview Diagrams and Concept Clarifications in close cooperation with the concept coordinatorsBase Template/ Symbol / Library creation in E 3 ToolDiscuss with other departments / stakeholders to prepare the Division of works.Prepare the CBD, PCD, Cable Schedule, Cable Termination connection table, etc.Validate the design drawings / documents provide by sub supplier to meet customer specification and Internal StandardsInvolved in FAT / SAT activities with along with sub suppliers.Technical support at site during commissioning phase of the project.You have minimum 8 years of working experience from the substation automation projects in India / other country locations.Proficiency and fluency in English is required since you will be part of an international setting. Able to lead the substation projects and guide / mentor within the team for the business requirementsLiving 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
Should have Bachelors EEE.Should have minimum Project work experience of 8+ years in Subs Station Should have experience in collaborating with multiple stakeholder’s tom finalize the solution.E 3 design tool experience.E Base / E Plan / Auto CAD will be added advantageKnowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, ExcelExcellent written and verbal communication skills
Publication date : 2024-06-14