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Project Engineer - Substation Automation System

7 days ago Chennai, India

The opportunity:
Act as the responsible project engineer for SCADA engineering and testing of Substation Automation system. Manage completion of all engineering and testing activities efficiently and cost-effectively and in accordance with customer specifications, quality standards.

How you'll make an impact:

  • Responsible for SCADA design, optimized engineering, testing, and troubleshooting of Substation Automation system according to the customer specifications.
  • 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 stake holders.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as a part of team.
  • Planning and control Create work plans and cost estimates for work in own area of responsibility and proactively manages this work to deliver the agreed program on time.
  • Risk and opportunity Management Conducts risk and opportunity assessments during engineering phase to reduce the cost of poor quality and maintain on time delivery.
  • Reports early any contract/quality/program/cost issues to management, along with recommendations for resolution.
  • Technical leadership and knowledge sharing Actively develops and coach colleagues.
  • Represents function as a member in standardization committees. Cultivates a network of Engineering colleagues both within and outside own business unit.
  • Takes a lead role in developing function within own business unit gathering and sharing best Practice. Processes and tools Create standard processes and tools.
  • Uses agreed processes and procedures to ensure that all Engineering and testing activities comply with the quality process.
  • Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • 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:

  • B.E/B.TECH - Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation & Control / Electrical.
  • Minimum2-6yearsexperiencein Substation automation system.
  • Substation automation protocols and communication systems.
  • Knowledge on Hitachi Energy (ABB) Substation Automation & Engineering.
  • Software's such as IET, Micro Scada, 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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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-173803
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-01-21T23:33:52

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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