Project Technical Engineering Senior Professional
Hitachi Energy · Chennai
- Experience8–12 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelexecutive
- Posted11 Sept 2026
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 8+ years of experience.
Skills
- Power systems engineering
- Medium- and high-voltage substations
- Power transformers
- Capacitors
- Reactors
- Instrument transformers
- Circuit breakers
- Disconnectors
- Surge arrestors
- IEEE
- IEC
- CIGRE
- English
The role
A design engineer at an electrical equipment company leads power systems engineering for medium- and high-voltage substations, coordinating technical solutions across transformers, circuit breakers, and international standards. The role also applies risk management and engineering cost estimation.
Full job description
The Opportunity
Lead Engineering authority for projects/tenders with low to high complexity for Substations Engg. Complete assignments on small, medium and large projects cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications and quality standards. 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.
How You’ll Make An Impact
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 Project/Tender. 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 assignments.Collaborating and networking with engineering colleagues within the organization. Shares best practice across different projects and disciplines.Evaluating the overall cost of the engineering disciplines and getting approved from Business Unit Head.Utilizing standard processes, tools, and techniques. Ensuring that engineering activities are complied with required safety regulations and contractual requirements.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
Bachelor's degree in B.Tech or B.E or M.Tech.8 - 12 years’ Experience in any Engineering Discipline (i.e., Systems Engineering, Primary & Secondary Engineering.Experience with Medium to High Voltage Projects in Power System – Substations Domain.Knowledge of Power Systems equipment and their purpose. Example, Power Transformers, Capacitors, Reactors, Instrument Transformer and measuring equipment, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors and Surge Arrestors.Knowledge on International standards (i.e., IEEE/IEC/GIGRE)Strong interpersonal and Presentation Skill.Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization.Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization.Team player, ready to play the role across the different countries.Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
Publication date : 2026-09-11