Primary Design Engineer - Substation
2 days ago• Chennai, India
The opportunity:
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), Cable Trench & Conduit Layout.
- Preparation of Grounding & Lightning Protection Calculations and Layouts, Section Drawings / Erection Key Diagrams (Detailed Installation & Erection Drawings 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).
- Preparation / Review / Approval of Layout Engineering deliverables (Primary Design Deliverables of Layout (Plan & Section), Elec. Clearance Diagrams, Mag. Field Clearances, Erection Key Diagrams, Cable Trench & Conduit layout, Grounding & Lightning Protection, Civil Task (civil input) drawings, Typical Installation Documents).
- 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).
- Preparation / Review / Approval of Technical Specification, Technical Data Sheets, Vendor Drawings / Data sheets, Vendor Evaluation (Technical) for Switchyard Components and Procurement Engineering.
- Purchasing Steel, Al, Connectors etc., Review of Equipment Drawings (Reactor, Capacitor, SA, LA, CT, PT, CB, Isolator, WB / Insulator, Cubicle, Cooling Skid etc.,)
- Review of Tender / Bidding specifications / SC Plant Modelling in 3D Environment by Revit. Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- 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.
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Your background:
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. Minimum 2 to 5 Years (Min 2 years in Air insulated Substation (AIS) or Power Quality Solution - PQS (former- FACTS) (Flexible AC Transmission System) or HVDC Design Experience).
- Should have Strong Experience in Sub-Station Design / PQS (former- FACTS) or HVDC Plant Design. (Mainly Primary Design - Layout Engineering & Co-ordination with other Design concerns)
- 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.
- Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
- Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Works independently, applying established standards.
- Dynamic and Proactive, willing to grow in the organization. Team player, ready to play the role across different countries.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-163162
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-30T23:34:18
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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