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Project Lead Engineer - Substations at Hitachi Energy — Chennai

Experience6–10 yrs
SalaryNot disclosed
Work modeunknown
Levelsenior
Posted18 Sept 2026

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About Hitachi Energy

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

Skills

Substation engineering
Power systems engineering
Equipment sizing
Systems engineering
Electrical engineering
Contract specifications
Safety regulations

The role

Project lead engineer for an electrical power systems company who drives technical solutions for substation and eBoP projects and tenders. This person reviews equipment sizing, coordinates system, primary, secondary, control, civil, steel, and MEP engineering, and presents technical aspects to customers and suppliers. Defining skills include substation engineering, power systems engineering, and equipment sizing, supported by eBoP systems engineering, engineering cost evaluation, safety regulations, and contract specifications.

Full job description

Main Accountabilities

Lead Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to high complexity for Substations & EBOP Engg. Complete assignments on small, Medium and large projects cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards. Having eBoP exposure with Systems Engg knowledge is an added advantage for this role.

Coordinate with Project/Tendering team (i.e., System Engineering, Primary & Secondary Engineering), Project Managers, SCM, Civil / steel design functions, MEP, Commissioning, Consultants, End customers etc.

Activities Involved

Driving the technical solution in coordination with other departments (i.e. System Engineering, Primary/Mechanical Engineering, Secondary/Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering) and support Tender Manager/ Project Manager for assigned Power Systems’ Projects/Tenders.Understanding the Systems Engg & should be able to do complete review on Equipment Sizing Evaluating risks and opportunities, strategizes mitigation of engineering disciplines.Interacting with customers, contractors, suppliers. Attends project/Tender meetings and presents all technical aspects of project/Tender assignmentsCollaborating and networking with engineering colleagues within the organization. Shares best practice across different projects and disciplinesEvaluating the overall cost of the engineering disciplines and getting approved from Business Unit HeadUtilizing standard processes, tools, and techniques. Ensuring that engineering activities are complied with required safety regulations and contractual requirements

Publication date : 2026-08-27