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Project Engineer

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Project Engineer

Chennai, India

Business Information:

"The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning."

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Participate in the Technical Kick off handover meetings with Project Manager / Tendering
  • Understand the customer specifications as per the provided customer inputs. Read through the customer specifications and compliance reports as per the customer requirements.
  • Always adhere to milestone deliverables (Base Design / SD BOM / Detail Design) as per the project requirement.
  • Preparation of Electrical and Gas SLD, Layout Plan and Section drawings based on various offer / tender and customer specifications.
  • Preparation of 3D modelling of high voltage GIS for various substation configuration
  • Preparation of Guaranteed technical particulars of GIS and HV equipment such as Breakers, disconnectors, GIB etc. for submission to customer.
  • Delivering all the Detail Design Tasks (Rating plates / Cable / Earthing / Poster / As Built etc)
  • Participate & contribute DtV Process during the Base design phase for Margin improvement of the Project.
  • Participate in the Technical Kick off handover meetings with Lead Engineer/ Project Manager / Tendering
  • Accountable for the On Quality Delivery of the milestones of the project as per the Milestone database
  • Participate in the customer clarification meetings for the design freeze along with the Project Lead Engineer.
  • Review of deliverables before submission to Lead Engineer / Client.
  • Preparation of bill of materials (SD BOMs) and release in the SAP as per the Milestone database. Providing RFQs to the supplier for the project specific items like Current Transformer / Surge Arrester / Voltage Transformer / Bushings
  • Preparation of technical documents for procurement of Current transformers and voltage transformers.
  • Participate in customer meetings as required. Active participation in project review meeting
  • Active project contribution to reduce the lead time and cost of the offered GIS solution by developing alternate solution as per project technical requirements.
  • Coordinate / Lead with cross functional teams like secondary / Steel engineering team to organize Steel handover / Secondary Handover
  • Technical trainings and lessons learned sessions to the team, guide new engineers to perform GIS primary engineering activities.
  • Able to identify the Risks and opportunities in the GIS Projects
  • Supports trouble shooting for factory and onsite issues and provides disposition actions.
  • Ability to do proper root causing analysis for the quality issues and provide proper CAPA.
  • 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:

  • Years of experience: 6 - 10 years with Bachelors Engineering in Electrical
  • Proficiency in required CAD design tools (Creo / AutoCAD, 3D competence required)
  • Knowledge of relevant international standards ex. IEEE, IEC etc.
  • Knowledge on High Voltage products. Having knowledge on SAP will be preferred.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-131293
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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