Hitachi

Secondary Design Engineer - Power Quality Solutions

Hitachi Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Utilities · 10,001+ employees

13 h ago
Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time India
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About the role

The role involves leading complex substation secondary design projects while ensuring compliance with global standards and budget constraints. You will coordinate project execution, manage technical documentation, and ensure safety and quality deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

What they look for

Substation design EPC execution Control and protection Hardware design MACH control IED configuration Switchgear design Cable sizing Project management IEC standards ANSI standards IEEE standards E3 design tool Risk assessment Budget management Electrical engineering

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering with 10 to 14 years of experience in substation secondary design or EPC execution. Proficiency in control and protection cubicle design and familiarity with industry-standard design tools like E3 are essential.

Full description

Location:

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job ID:

R0115385

Date Posted:

2026-02-05

Company Name:

HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Profession (Job Category):

Engineering & Science

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

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.

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Background Screening and Security Checks

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For certain roles—particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security-sensitive functions—additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position.

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