Secondary Design Engineer - Power Quality Solutions
Yesterday• Chennai, India 
The opportunity:
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.
How you'll make an impact:
- 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.
- Preparation of MACH based control and protection system cubicle design and IED based control and protection system cubicle design and FACTS Plant design drawings (Secondary).
- Designing and estimation of Aux. AC & DC power requirements and 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 and sub-supplier and selection as per project requirement.
- Involving in customer FAT according to project demand and Involving in Site support and commissioning support as per requirement and preparation of As Built Drawings.
- Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines. (Mandate line to be added)
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in engineering with 6 - 10 years of experience in Substation secondary/EPC design or project execution or HVDC control & protection hardware design
- Experience in secondary engineering and EPC execution experience and Electrical Grid Industry (Switchyard equipment)
- Experience in Substation/FACTS Project experience or similar field and E3 design tool or Similar design tool handling and in Cable engineering
- Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel. Valuable experience in Control and Protection cubicle design.
- Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion. Strong attention to detail.
- Individual contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
- Comprehensive knowledge of related disciplines in the organization. Works independently, applying established local & global standards.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-163299
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2025-10-30T23:34:18
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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