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Hitachi Energy

Project Engineer, HW Control

Chennai, India

Business Information:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 1500 skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, functional system testing, installation supervision and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest engineering hub. The India Operations Centre is a key aspect of the Power Grids business Power Up transformation program. The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center team at Chennai supports Hitachi Energy's units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Power Grid business. To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

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Mission Statement:

Technical Project Engineering focuses on a range of engineering disciplines e.g. electrical, mechanical, chemical, civil, structural, automation and software engineering. The activities associated with project engineering include: discipline engineering and design; planning, risk assessments; coordination of resources (personnel and equipment).

Your Responsibilities:

  • Execute project within budget by meeting all KPI's (Quality, OTD, Efficiency, Budget)
  • Design & execute the project in line with customer specification / FACTS standard/Global standards Viz IEC, ANSI, IEEE etc.
  • Tender execution as per customer/FACTS requirement
  • Preparation of MACH based control and protection system cubicle design.
  • Preparation of IED based control and protection system cubicle design.
  • Preparation of FACTS Plant design drawings (Secondary).
  • Designing and estimation of Aux. AC & DC power requirements.
  • Designing of LV, MV Switch boards including battery systems, UPS and Voltage stabilizers
  • Estimation & Sizing of LV Aux. power, control cables, communication cables & Indication cables
  • Purchasing of cubicles, cables, Junction boxes, AC & DC switch boards, MV Switchgear, Battery system, UPS & Voltage stabilizers etc.
  • Co-ordination with other departments (Mech. / Control / System Design/Commissioning)
  • Validation of the time schedule (EE Dept.) for a project
  • Review and coordination with vendor/supplier drawings for Electrical deliverables including primary equipment.
  • Evaluation of sub-supplier and selection as per project requirement.
  • Supporting for configuration & testing of protection system
  • Involving in customer FAT, site installation and commissioning support.
  • Involving in development and supporting activities for continuous process improvements & preparation of As Built Drawings.
  • 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.

Your Background:

  • Education Qualification: BE in Electrical Engineering
  • 6 - 10 years of experience in Substation secondary/EPC design or project execution or HVDC control & protection hardware design
  • Strong experience and substation /EPC project execution or HVDC secondary project execution.
  • Strong Experience in Control and Protection cubicle design
  • Experience in Detailed Design of plant Engineering.
  • Works independently, applying established local & global standards.
  • Experience in Electrical Grid Industry (Switchyard equipment)
  • Experience in E3 or Similar design tool handling.
  • Experience in ETAP software for auxiliary system design, load flow analysis and short circuit study.
  • Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-74035
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
  • 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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