HVDC- Control & Protection Engineer
4 days ago• Chennai, India
The opportunity:
Technical Project Engineering focuses on a range of engineering disciplines e.g. electrical, mechanical, chemical, civil, structural, automation and software engineering. The activities associated with project engineering include discipline engineering and design; planning, risk assessments; coordination of resources (personnel and equipment).
Key areas of responsibility:
- Engineering development: Ensuring that engineering is developed with complete information and/or that all multidisciplinary information has been included.
- Leading development of new solutions for complex projects and challenges.
- Driving completion of all engineering activities on the project.
- Coordinating engineering discipline across several projects.
- Providing technical support for testing, installation and commissioning activities.
- Designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting the data.
- Preparing complete project documents in area of responsibility.
- May act as a design authority for a particular engineering discipline and completes engineering assignments for that discipline.
- Providing cost effective quality solutions and delivery within budget and contract.
- Ensuring adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks.
- Creating work plans and cost estimates.
- Reviewing and approving scope, budget and schedule for assignments.
- Interacts directly with customers, officials, contractors and supply chain.
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Responsibilities typically include:
- Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
- Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower-level professionals.
- Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
How you'll make an impact:
- Work at high level strategic initiatives across Control and Protection Software deliveries
- Work on improving Control & Protection
- Participate in customer meetings & technical forums.
- Work along with Product Owners & TSOs for technical development.
- 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.
- Support Global Projects by adapting HVDC Control & Protection Software (MACH)
- Develop Control and Protection Functions / Solutions for future HVDC technologies.
- Support projects in resolving the issues related to Control and Protection Functions.
- Coordinate with different stakeholders across the business units to get inputs to optimize the HVDC solutions.
- Be part of Factory system test Environment
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-222567
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-10-23T20:38:56
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Stock Purchase Program
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Professional Coaching
- Shadowing Opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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