Project Civil Engineer - Substation

The opportunity:

As a Civil Engineer you will be part of Operation Center, India (INOPC-PG), aiming to develop a global value chain, where key business activities, resources and expertise are shared across geographic boundaries in order to optimize value for Hitachi Energy customers across markets. It provides high quality engineering and commissioning support to Business Units and Center of Excellence across the Hitachi Energy world. This is an important step from Hitachi Energies Global Footprint strategy.

How you'll make an impact:

• Analyze customer specification to ensure Hitachi - Power Grids solution to meets the requirements.
• Good knowledge of the relevant international Standards/Codes - British Codes (BS), Indian codes, ACI is a must have. Other codes like Eurocodes, DIN, ASTM or equivalent shall be an advantage.
• GIS Building super structure, Office/Storage buildings super structure. HV / EHV Switchyard equipment foundations which include Power transformers, Reactors, switching equipment, Gantry and Towers along with drainage and cable trenches.
• GIS Building foundations, Office/Storage buildings foundation. Shall be able to review civil drawings and documents to fulfil the local country regulations.
• Hands on experience in BoQ for civil foundation, superstructure, PEB structures associated with substations /switchyards etc.
• Knowledge of Civil/Steel/MEP materials is an added advantage. Technical coordination with Electrical and Mechanical department.
• Technical coordination between Civil & MEP. Co-ordination with Project/Tender Team for timelines, budget, risks & opportunities.
• Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation. Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort. Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow OPEX initiatives.
• 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.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, with 7-10 Years of experience.
• Proficiency in required CAD design tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD STADD Pro, Robot). Knowledge of relevant International standards ex. IEEE, IEC,etc.
• Knowledge in substation tendering and project engineering activities (technical & commercial).
• 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 the different countries, High level of ownership.
• Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India

Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-179346

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-03T18:37:43