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Primary Design Engineer-Substation

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Primary Design Engineer-Substation

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. A PQS Electromechanical Design Engineer is continuously acquiring multi-skilled knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Domain, required to deliver design with Safety and Quality.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Review of Tender / Bidding Specification
  • Plant Modelling in 3D Environment with interface with ACC / BIM360
  • Preparation, Review of FACTS Layout (Yard Arrangement, Buildings, Grounding, Lightning Protection)
  • Preparation and Review of Civil Input Information (Foundation, Conduit, Trench, and other Civil Requirements)
  • Calculations and Layouts for Grounding, Lightning, Busbar system data, Ampacity, cantilever & Magnetic Field Calculations
  • Preparation and Review of Detailed Steel Drawings (For Manufacturing / Procurement & Installation)
  • Purchasing Steel, Al, Connectors, Switchyard Equipment
  • Coordinate Project Engineering on a range of engineering disciplines e.g. electrical, mechanical, civil, structural engineering.
  • Project engineering activities such as planning, risk assessments; coordination of resources (personnel and equipment)
  • Ensuring adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks.
  • Creating work plans and cost estimates; scope, budget and schedule for assignments.
  • Interact directly with customers, project management, contractors and supply chain
  • 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.

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Your background:

  • Have minimum work experience of 5 - 8 years in Substation Primary Design (HV / EHV / UHV)
  • Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion
  • Strong attention to details
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skill
  • Technology: Proven Electrical / Mechanical / Civil engineering knowledge for detail design of electrical substation
  • Knowledge & Experience REVIT or 3D CAD too
  • Project / Tender BOQ Estimation & Costing and Budget Control by Design Optimization Inter-departmental Interface Engineering Co-
  • Ordination and Project Co-Ordination
  • Project Engineering and Time Schedule & Monitoring
  • Experience in Basic & Detailed Design Engineering with EPC, Consultancy Design Environment
  • Short-term (Deputation) Experience in Erection & Installation of MV, HV & EHV Electrical Installations / Sub-stations (33kV, 66kV, 132kV, 220kV, 400kV

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-139994
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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