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Secondary Design Engineer - Power Quality Solutions

Today 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:

  • Coordinate & lead multiple/complex projects 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.
  • Reviews and approves scope, budget and schedule for assignments and ensures quality deliverables.
  • Completes risk and opportunity assessments and ensures implementation of resulting actions in one's area of responsibility.
  • Creates work plans and cost estimates in one's area of responsibility. Provides cost effective quality solutions as per customer requirement and delivers within budget and contract.
  • Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks. Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others.
  • Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments. Coordinate & lead multiple/complex projects 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.
  • Reviews and approves scope, budget and schedule for assignments and ensures quality deliverables.
  • Completes risk and opportunity assessments and ensures implementation of resulting actions in one's area of responsibility. Creates work plans and cost estimates in one's area of responsibility.
  • Provides cost effective quality solutions as per customer requirement and delivers within budget and contract. Ensures adherence to safety standards and mitigation of potential risks
  • Interacts with customers, officials, contractors and others. Attends project meetings and presents specific aspects of engineering assignments
  • Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

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Your background:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, with 10 - 14 years of experience in substation secondary/EPC design or project execution or HVDC control & protection hardware design.
  • Self-starter caliber who could own tasks through to completion and strong attention to detail.
  • Valuable experience in Control and Protection cubicle design. Experience in secondary engineering and EPC execution experience.
  • Experience in Electrical Grid Industry (Switchyard equipment). Experience in Substation/FACTS Project experience or similar field.
  • Experience in E3 design tool or Similar design tool handling and experience in Cable engineering.
  • Knowledge & Experience MS Office: Word, Excel.
  • Team contributor using in-depth knowledge in a specific area to execute complex or specialized projects / challenges often thinking independently to challenge traditional solutions.
  • Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.

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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-176090
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-02-06T18:38:30

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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