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Primary Design Engineer - Substation

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Primary Design Engineer - Substation

Chennai, India

About the Company:

The Hitachi Energy India Operations Center (INOPC) houses over 3,000 energy transition technologists in three locations from grid automation, transformers, high voltage products, grid integration and service businesses. Spread over 3,00,000 sq feet, with nearly 50,000 sq feet of dedicated lab space, the center brings under one roof diverse engineering capability that has been built over the years, fostering collaboration to advance the world's energy system to be more sustainable, flexible and secure. INOPC supports Hitachi Energy units across 40+ countries to deliver projects in 80+ countries.

We are technology leaders at the forefront of evolving the world's future energy system. The rising energy consumption with changing lifestyles and rapid urbanization, is driving the need for affordable, reliable and sustainable energy. Our innovative technologies help to make the energy system more resilient, secure and safe.

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Electricity will be the backbone of the carbon-neutral future and together, with customers and partners, we are co-creating solutions that are helping to accelerate the energy transition. Customers count on our technologies to help them to integrate huge volumes of renewable energy into the world's grids and manage increasing levels of complexity; and our technologies are also instrumental to the electrification of transportation, industry and smart life sectors. The center equally focuses on catering to grow complexity in domestic and international grids and is a key lever for Hitachi Energy's growth globally.

The opportunity:

Hitachi Energy is the world leader in Power Quality Solution - PQS (former- FACTS) (Flexible AC Transmission System) technology and offers a full PQS portfolio with in-house manufacturing of key components. Hitachi Energy was the first to introduce PQS to the power industry and has delivered PQS equipment for more than 50 years. Today Hitachi Energy is the recognized world leader with more than 50 percent of the global market share and more than 700+ installed bases.

Hitachi Energy PQS uses a state of art Modelling Tool and other in-house Engineering Tools in PQS Electromechanical design. The PQS Electromechanical Design (EM) Team is responsible for the design of the PQS Plant and the preparation of PQS Installation Drawings & Documents by developing a 3D Model in Revit.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Preparation of PQS Plant Layout (Yard Arrangement - Layout & Plan, Electrical HV / EHV Clearance Check)
  • Preparation of Civil Task (Civil input) Drawings (Foundation, Conduit, Trench, and other civil Requirements)
  • Preparation of Civil Conceptual Design
  • Preparation of PQS Control Building Layout (Electrical Cubicles, Thyristors, Pump skid Arrangement)
  • Preparation of Cable Trench & Conduit Layout
  • Preparation of Grounding & Lightning Protection Calculations and Layouts
  • Preparation of Section Drawings / Erection Key Diagrams (Detailed Installation & Erection Drgs of PQS Plant)
  • Preparation of Detailed Steel Drawings (For Manufacturing / Procurement & Installation)
  • Preparation of Installation Drawings (Grounding Connections & Electrical Connections)
  • Preparation of Busbar system data, Ampacity, cantilever & Magnetic Field Calculations
  • Preparation of Civil Foundation Load Calculations (Load input to Civil Design)
  • Steel Design Calculations (Member Size, Foundation Bolt)
  • Heat & Ventilation System Data Preparation (Input to HVAC design)
  • As Built Drawings
  • Purchasing Steel, Al, Connectors etc.,
  • Review of Equipment Drgs (Reactor, Capacitor, SA, LA, CT, PT, CB, Isolator, WB / Insulator, Cubicle, Cooling Skid etc.,)
  • Review of Tender / Bidding Specification
  • SVC / SC Plant Modelling in 3D Environment by Revit.
  • 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:

  • BE in Electrical Engineering.
  • Should have 5 - 8 Years (Min 4 years in Air insulated Substation (AIS) or Power Quality Solution - PQS (former- FACTS) (Flexible AC Transmission System) or HVDC Design Experience).
  • Strong Experience in Sub-Station Design / PQS (former- FACTS) or HVDC Plant Design. (Mainly Primary Design - Layout Engineering & Co-ordination with other Design concerns).
  • Should have experience in Preparing / Review / Approval of Layout Engineering deliverables (Primary Design Deliverables of Layout (Plan & Section), Elec.
  • Should have experience in clearance Diagrams, Mag. Field Clearances, Erection Key Diagrams, Cable Trench & Conduit layout, Grounding & Lightning Protection, Civil Task (civil input) drawings, Typical Installation Documents).
  • Should have experience in preparation / Review / Approval of Design Calculations (Busbar (Flexible & Tube) Sizing, Short circuit force, Cantilever Strength, Insulation Co-Ordination / BIL, Sag-Tension, Spacer / Critical Span, Grounding, Lightning Protection, Static & Dynamic Load input to Civil Design)
  • Should have experience in preparation / Review / Approval of Technical Specification, Technical Data Sheets, Vendor Drawings / Data sheets.
  • Should have experience in vendor Evaluation (Technical) for Switchyard Components and Procurement Engineering
  • Should have experience in Revit OR Other 3D Modelling using Plant Design Tools (Solidworks/Smart Plant / PDS / PDMS - AutoCAD, Micro Station) or Assembly Design Tools (NX, ADI).
  • Strong Knowledge / Expertise in concept of Sketch, Model, drawings.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality digital solutions

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-134986
Employment Type: Full Time

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
  • 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
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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