Project Engineer
The opportunity:
Hitachi Energy is a pioneering technology leader that is helping to increase access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. We help to power your home, keep the factories running, and our hospitals and schools open. Come as you are and prepare to get better as you learn from others. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and plug into a team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.
Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with around 3000+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision, and commissioning. Over the last decade, INOPC has evolved to become the largest engineering hub serving more than 40+ countries across different energy sectors.
This position caters to Grid Automation commissioning team overseeing the installation and commissioning of Bay level secondary equipment's. Manage completion of all commissioning activities efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
How you'll make an impact:
- Responsible for SCADA Engineering & Testing for overseas projects. Supports continuous improvement of engineering process and system design via provision of lessons learned feedback.
- Represents the Engineering function at project meetings and design review meetings
- Responsible for SCADA design, optimized engineering, testing, and troubleshooting of
- Substation Automation system according to the customer specifications.
- Assess, identify deviation and Risks in Customer requirement and required standard & regulatory requirement during Tender.
- Acts a liaison with the Customer about Hitachi Energy's automation solution's adherence to customer requirements and required standard & regulation
- Knowledge of relevant international standards. ex: IEEE, IEC, ANSI etc.
- Knowledge on Cyber security concepts.
- Maintains quality service by following organization standards.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Maintains good communication and collaboration with stakeholders.
- Ability to work autonomously and as a part of team.
Your background:
- You hold bachelor's degree. Minimum 6+ years of experience in Substation automation system.
- Substation automation protocols and communication systems.
- Knowledge on Hitachi Energy (ABB) Substation Automation & Engineering software's such as IET, Microscada, PCM, RTU etc.
- Knowledge on other manufacturer substation Automation software's.
- Knowledge on communication protocol - IEC 61850, IEC 60870 - 5-101, 103 , 104, LON , SPA , DPN3 , Modbus etc...
- Knowledge on SCADA testing and validation
- Knowledge on various Protocol simulators.
- Knowledge on SCIL, VB Scripts, PLC and Structured text.
- Knowledge on Cyber security.
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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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