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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