Fire Detection & Protection System Engineer - HVDC

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is a world leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We are advancing the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible, and secure, and we collaborate with customers and partners to enable a sustainable energy future - for today's generations and those to come.

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest Operations hub. The India Operations Centre team at Chennai, Bangalore and Gurugram supports Hitachi Energy's units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Hitachi Energy To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

The Fire Engineers shall Analyse customer specification to ensure Hitachi Energy solution meets the customer requirements. Good knowledge of the Fire Detection and Protection System Design.

How you'll make an impact:

• You will design and create solutions to optimize performance and increase the efficiency of operation.
• You will provide technical evaluation of supplier proposals and aspects as fit for purpose supplied equipment or services. You will be reviewing drawings and documents to fulfil the local regulations.
• You will be technically coordinating with Electrical and Mechanical department, Civil & MEP.
• You will coordinate with Project/Tender Team efficiently, should be able to identify the risk and opportunities effectively.
• You will be responsible to review the system, drawing and documents to fulfil the requirements and local regulations along with HSE and quality aspects.
• You will co-ordinate with Building management system and other Interfaces.
• You will be 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:

• You hold a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum experience of 5+ years in Fire Detection and Protection systems Designs.
• You should have knowledge in Hydraulic analysis and calculations with market available software.
• Revit Modelling knowledge in Civil/Architectural aspects is preferrable.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-151676

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-08-26T23:34:48