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Hitachi Energy

Project Engineer - Structural Steel Engineer

Chennai, India

Company Information:

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.

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About the business:

The Hitachi Energy Indian Operations Center (INOPC) is a competence center with around 2300 skilled engineers who focus on tendering, engineering, planning, procurement, project Management, functional system testing, installation supervision, documentation and commissioning. However, over the last decade, it has evolved to become the largest Operations hub. The India Operations Centre team at Chennai, Bangalore and Gurugram supports Hitachi Energy's units in more than 40 countries across a wide portfolio of all the four business units in Hitachi Energy To date, the team has executed engineering and commissioning for projects in more than 80 countries.

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Your responsibility:

  • You will be a part of the GIS Steel Structure Engineering team, you will be supporting the project engineers / project lead engineers to develop project specific engineering documents and drawings for submission to customer and the documents required for manufacturing of Steel Structures for GIS (transmission and sub-transmission systems).
  • You will be an individual contributor who would deliver the tasks as per the given inputs and when required need to work in coordination with other colleagues and should exhibit good collaborative skills to complete the task.
  • You may also interact with other departments like Primary Engineering, Secondary engineering, Project Management and Production units.
  • Preparation of Tekla model & design calculation (in Staad. Pro) of Steel Structure for Gas Insulated Switchgears above 66kV.
  • Ensure all necessary inputs are available from stakeholders.
  • Prepare project specific civil plan for customer providing GIS loading for design of customer building floor, ceiling cranes etc., Influence of environmental conditions on GIS structure designs etc.
  • Self-review & peer review of documents.
  • Delivery of designs on time with Quality
  • Coordinating with the other team members and project lead engineer
  • Directly responsible for maintaining and updating the documentation for respective projects as per quality process.
  • 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:

  • Hand on experience in Structural engineering using Tekla Structures & STAAD software.
  • Familiarity with codes and applicable standards applicable for structure design (American, European, Canadian etc.).
  • Use of SAP for engineering interface with SCM
  • Basic knowledge of HV substation
  • Team player
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge tools like AUTOCAD, MS Office, design tools such as Tekla, Staad. Pro.
  • Knowledge of painting procedures
  • Knowledge of international standards such as IEC/ IEEE / ANSI, seismic zones and impact
  • Knowledge of HV substation / HV products -preferable
  • years of experience: 2 - 4 years with B.E / Diploma in Civil, Mechanical & Structural Engineering

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-69322
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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