Project Lead Engineer - Substations

Hitachi Energy · Chennai

  • Experience5–12 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeunknown
  • Levellead
  • Posted18 Sept 2026
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About Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Substation Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Equipment Sizing
  • Power Systems
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Risk Mitigation

The role

Project lead engineer in an electrical power systems company. This person drives technical solutions for substation projects and tenders, reviewing equipment sizing, coordinating primary and secondary engineering, and evaluating engineering risks and costs. Skills include substation engineering, systems engineering, equipment sizing, power systems, risk mitigation, and electrical engineering.

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