Secondary Design Engineer - Power Quality Solutions
Hitachi Energy · Chennai
- Experience10–14 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelexecutive
- Posted17 Sept 2026
About Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy is hiring in Chennai in energy utilities. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.
Skills
- substation secondary systems
- FACTS control and protection hardware
- IEC
- ANSI
- IEEE
- Control and Protection cubicle design
- E3
- Cable engineering
- Electrical grid industry
- English
The role
A design engineer at an energy equipment company designs substation secondary systems and FACTS control and protection hardware, applying IEC, ANSI, and IEEE standards. Cable engineering and E3 design tool support detailed electrical project execution.
Full job description
The Opportunity
Hitachi Energy PQS Electrical Engineering (EE) is responsible for the full cycle project engineering execution, designing of MACH hardware control and Protection system, IED based conventional control Protection system, Configuration & testing of Protection system, Auxiliary AC & DC system design including MV/LV Switch boards, Battery systems, Junction boxes and LV Cable sizing and estimation through innovative and reliable solution.
How You’ll Make An Impact
Coordinate & lead multiple/complex projects within budget by meeting all KPI's (Quality, OTD, Efficiency, Budget).Design & execute the project in line with customer specification / FACTS standard/Global standards Viz IEC, ANSI, IEEE etc. Reviews and approves scope, budget and schedule for assignments and ensures quality deliverables.Completes risk and opportunity assessments and ensures implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility.Creates work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of responsibility. Provides cost effective quality solutions as per customer requirement and delivers within budget and contract.Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks. Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others.Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments. Coordinate & lead multiple/complex projects within budget by meeting all KPI's (Quality, OTD, Efficiency, Budget) Design & execute the project in line with customer specification / FACTS standard/Global standards Viz IEC, ANSI, IEEE etc. Reviews and approves scope, budget and schedule for assignments and ensures quality deliverables.Completes risk and opportunity assessments and ensures implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility. Creates work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of responsibility.Provides cost effective quality solutions as per customer requirement and delivers within budget and contract. Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others. Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.Living Hitachi Energy’s core values 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 engineering, with 10 - 14 years of experience in substation secondary/EPC design or project execution or HVDC control & protection hardware design.Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion and strong attention to detail.Valuable experience in Control and Protection cubicle design. Experience in secondary engineering and EPC execution experience.Experience in Electrical Grid Industry (Switchyard equipment). Experience in Substation/FACTS Project experience or similar field.Experience in E3 design tool or Similar design tool handling and experience in Cable engineering.Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.Team contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
Publication date : 2026-09-17