Secondary Design Engineer - Power Quality Solutions
3 weeks ago• 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.
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-JID3-179729
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-06T18:37:49
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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