Secondary Engineer
Yesterday• Chennai, India
Activities Involved
Able to perform the following activities:
- Review of Tender document, technical specifications and preparation of Design Intent Document
- Preparation of Protection SLD showing principles, relays and meters
- Preparation of Functional Design Standards/Descriptions
- Preparation of Signal list, trip matrix, Logics & Interlocks
- Review of Vendor drawings and documents (technical vetting of Control & Relay panels, Auxiliary System)
- Preparation of schematic diagrams for the interface's equipment in Control & Relay Panel scheme thus providing completeness
- Preparation of relay ordering information.
- Preparation of circuit diagrams - New & Existing Set-up (applicable for retrofit projects)
- Preparation of Cable block diagram
- Preparation of Cable Schedule & BoQ estimation for ordering
- Preparation of Wiring/Termination diagrams
- Preparation of Core sheets
- Preparation of SCS IO Schedule
- Panel Engineering Expertise (Layouts, circuit diagram, wiring table, terminal table etc.,) - Preferred
- Preparation of Voltage drop calculation - Trip & Close coil, LVAC power cable
- Identification of existing drawings and modifying them using Red and Green markups as per standard requirements
- Interface knowledge with Primary Equipment, Bay Controller Units /SCADA/RTU/Tele protection are essential
- Auxiliary Power System design like Low Voltage AC Panel & DC Panel requirements, Aux Tr and Battery & Charger Sizing, ACDC Cable sizing & CB selectivity study.
- CT / VT Sizing
- Relay configuration (Preferred)
- Excellent knowledge in AIS & GIS secondary designs.
- As Built documentation
- Co-ordination with other departments like primary, lead engineer, sourcing, C&R factory counterpart & own department control and protection etc. for design progress & completion
- Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed.
- Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts.
- Responsible for obtaining customer approvals for the designs and drawings
- Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation
- Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications
- Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning
- Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage
- Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort
- Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system
- Ensure the Safety through design principles which meant for complete project lifecycle.
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Having an idea about the following activities:
- Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed.
- Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts.
- Technical data sheets verification of equipment's. Knowledge of equipment, such as circuit breakers, disconnectors, earthing switches, instrument transformers, power transformers, etc
- Technical risk and opportunity assessment and validation
- Take part in customer meetings / site visits for tender/project clarifications
- Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning
- Estimation of engineering effort for each project for costing at tender stage
- Innovative ideas to reduce Engineering effort
- Vendor Offer Evaluations. FAT / SAT of primary secondary equipment, system as and when needed.
- Ensure Ontime delivery of design deliverables & to be vigilant on project schedule impacts.
- Support and act as interface engineer during erection & commissioning
- Plan, implement, review and continuously improvise quality system & follow OPEX initiatives
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Client-provided location(s): Chennai, India
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-213780
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-09-01T20:45:41
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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