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Project Engineer - Power Quality Solution

AT Hitachi Energy
Hitachi Energy

Project Engineer - Power Quality Solution

Chennai, India

Business Information:

Our Indian Operations Centre (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2600+ 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. The team caters to the four business units-Transformers, Grid Integration, Grid Automation, High Voltage and has successfully executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

Mission Statement:

Hitachi Energy PQS Electrical Engineering (EE) is responsible for the full cycle project engineering execution, designing of MACH hardware control and Protection system, IED based conventional control Protection system, Configuration & testing of Protection system, Auxiliary AC & DC system design including MV/LV Switch boards, Battery systems, Junction boxes and LV Cable sizing and estimation through innovative and reliable solution.

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Roles and responsibilities:

  • 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
  • Design & execute the PQS project in line with customer specification / FACTS standard/Global standards Viz IEC, ANSI, IEEE etc.
  • Execute project within budget by meeting all KPI's (Quality, OTD, Efficiency, Budget)
  • Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others. Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments
  • 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
  • Involving in Site and commissioning support as per requirement and involving in development and supporting activities for continuous process improvements
  • Evaluation of sub-supplier and selection as per project requirement
  • Involving in customer FAT according to project demand
  • Involving in Site support and commissioning support as per requirement
  • Preparation of As Built Drawings

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-133369
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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